Manager, Global Partnership

Manager, Global Partnership page is loaded## Manager, Global Partnershiplocations: Toronto, Ontariotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR00119100You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.**Job Description:****/*/*/*Please note this is a contract/secondment opportunity ending March 31, 2027 /*/*/*****About the role:**Reporting to the AVP, Global Partnerships, the Manager will play a key role in the development and execution of philanthropic activations with our key philanthropic charitable partners. Collaborating across numerous internal stakeholder teams, including regional marketing teams, lines of business, communications, HR and legal, as well as external third-party charities, the incumbent will help ensure these activations highlight Sun Life’s community impact, raise awareness of our philanthropic partnerships, change perceptions of the brand, and engage employees.* Responsible for activating and leveraging philanthropic investments. Includes event creation and management, development of marketing materials, and in working with internal and external partners, advertising, communications, content creation and social/digital media.* Works in conjunction with the Director, Global Partnerships, to contribute to and develop annual activation plans.* Drafts reports and presentations for key stakeholders to provide details of proposed activation strategy and plans, in addition to summary reporting to demonstrate resulting impact.* Functions as the lead day-to-day Sun Life representative with philanthropic partners and leads the management of contractual rights and benefits to ensure effective utilization* Ensures philanthropic partners are adhering to an established Sun Life social impact measurement framework and collects data to support overarching research and analytics goals* Work with external agencies as required to support philanthropic activations.* Acts a consultant for other marketing areas (BG, BU and Corporate) requiring guidance on executions of philanthropic activations.* Collaborates across numerous internal stakeholder teams, including regional marketing teams, lines of business and communications to deliver activation programs. Primarily accountable for execution within Canada* Manages philanthropic activation budget in accordance with forecasts.* Operates at an Enterprise-wide level and serves as a subject matter expert across Sun Life* 5+ years experience of successful management/implementation of Marketing, Philanthropy and/or Sponsorship campaigns and programs.* University degree, preferably with Marketing, Philanthropy, Sponsorship* Experience developing content to demonstrate the impact of community programming* Demonstrates ability to make decisions within scope and solve problems.* Ability to influence positive outcomes with senior leaders and external partners.* Ability to create and deliver unique and engaging activations to help achieve established brand and business goals and objectives.* Demonstrated ability to think strategically.* Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables within a cross-functional team environment that can include many reporting levels inclusive of senior management and varying skills/ competencies.* High level of accuracy and thoroughness to ensure work delivered correctly and is of high quality.* Strong organizational skills with proficient knowledge of in person and virtual event planning and execution, project management and cause marketing.* Hybrid work environment* 20 vacation days* A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture* Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family* The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential* Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs* Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial**Recent Awards:*** We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 **Best Workplaces in Canada** by Great Place to Work Canada* Great Place to Work list for **Best Workplaces for #HybridWork** 2022* Great Place to Work list for **Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada** 2022* Named “**Best Places to Work**” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**Salary Range:**80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000**Job Category:**Communications**Posting End Date:**04/01/2026**Shine together**At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.**Make life brighter**We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.**Shape the future**With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. 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