Director, Strategy and Reporting

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Manulife Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Strategy and Reporting to join our Global Data Technology (GDT) team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving the execution of our Global Data strategy and providing clarity into progress on strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the delivery of GDT's strategy objectives and contribute to the development of key management reports and Point-of-View's on technology trends.
  • Lead a small offshore team to drive the reporting and maintenance of data and metrics, and work with cross-functional teams to operationalize and maintain a comprehensive set of strategic and operations and performance metrics.
  • Provide data analysis and insights on key performance metric indicators to ensure alignment to our strategy and provide recommendations on next best actions.
  • Develop and implement a data strategy that enables business outcomes and fosters a best-in-class data culture.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to support the learning and development approach and execution for GDT team members.
  • Redesign the GDT communications strategy and execution across teams, and optimize our communications process using internal communications assets and leadership messaging for internal and external collaborators.
  • Champion Global Data people engagement strategy design and execution, including the planning and implementation of global town halls, off-sites, team building workshops, conferences, etc.
Requirements
  • 5-7 years' professional experience in strategy, operating models, process engineering, enterprise organizational change management, training, analytics transformations, and data management.
  • Proficient solid understanding of modern data and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS).
  • High level of proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel (required), PowerBI (preferred), Co-Pilot (preferred).
  • Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and Viva Engage.
  • Experience integrating business and technology teams.
  • Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts into business- and value-focused language.
  • Enthusiastic about people development, including team engagements, training and development.
  • Advanced data, change management, project management (agile and waterfall), talent and training strategy and analytical skills for a variety of tasks or projects.
  • Experienced in working with non-local team members from other global regions.
  • Remains current with emerging technologies such as Generative Artificial Intelligence, innovations and practices within the data and analytics industry.
  • Must be willing to collaborate with teams in Asia in corresponding time zone.
  • An interest in assisting with administrative and reporting tasks is an asset.
What We Offer
  • 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 work-life balance.
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.
About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.

We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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