Manager - Business Planning and Initiatives

1 week ago


Oakville, Ontario, Canada Manulife Full time

_Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You've come to the right place. We're looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we'd like to hear from you. _

Working Arrangement
Hybrid

The opportunity:


Backed by the global strength and security of Manulife Investment Management (MIM), Manulife Securities works with independent advisors in the delivery of advice and product solutions to clients.

Comprised of three firms, an IIROC dealer, an MFDA dealer and an insurance MGA, Manulife Securities supports more than 2000 advisors across Canada.


The Manager - Business Planning and Initiatives Management will work closely with Manulife Securities leaders and product owners on key business initiatives and programs, and act as our business expert and owner for Salesforce.


You will also be a conduit to the Continuous Delivery Organization for the business to assist with work assessments, defining business requirements, tactical planning, implementation management and vetting of backlog.


In our quest to continue to enhance and deliver new capabilities and improve experience for advisors, this role will be required to collaborate seamlessly with partners from various functions across our matrix organization and in the Continuous Delivery Organization including, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Compliance and Operations.

The role will also work with and in some cases act as point of contact for external vendors that help deliver programs and services.


Qualifications and Requirements

  • University Business Degree with a recognized aligned designation (CMA or MBA preferred)
years progressive business experience within the financial services industry, with preference for financial advice space

  • Experience with program management
  • Strategic business thinker with strong analytical and planning skills and an above average ability to synthesize information and formulate tactical plans through to execution
  • Excellent business consulting and organizational skills
  • Ability to work on multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Well developed communication and relationship skills with strong ability to negotiate and influence
  • Ability to work and influence cross functional teams and in an agile continuous delivery environment
  • Direct experience with and strong working knowledge of Salesforce
  • Full knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills
  • Self
- confident, independent and results oriented

What motivates you?

  • You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
  • You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
  • You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
  • You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
  • You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
  • You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What can we offer you?

  • A competitive salary and benefits packages.
  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
  • A focus on growing your career path with us.
  • Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

  • Valuesfirst culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

  • Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

  • Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

  • Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

  • Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About John Hancock and Manulife
**Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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