Director, IT Contract Strategy & Risk

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Director – IT Contract Strategy & Risk Management to shape enterprise approaches for IT vendor contracting and risk governance. This role requires over 10 years of experience in IT contracting, strong skills in negotiation and compliance, and the ability to lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with senior leadership to improve vendor risk management processes in alignment with corporate objectives. A hybrid work environment is offered with a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Mental health support

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT contracting and vendor governance.
• Strong background in negotiating complex IT contracts.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with OSFI B-10, OCC, and privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for IT vendor contracting strategies.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual risk posture.
• Establish frameworks for contract compliance and vendor assessments.
• Collaborate with various departments to align contracting efforts.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Team Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Masters in Business Administration or Law Degree

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Risk Management Platforms (e.g., Archer, Ivalua, ProcessUnity)

Job description

A global financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Director – IT Contract Strategy & Risk Management to shape enterprise approaches for IT vendor contracting and risk governance. This role requires over 10 years of experience in IT contracting, strong skills in negotiation and compliance, and the ability to lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with senior leadership to improve vendor risk management processes in alignment with corporate objectives. A hybrid work environment is offered with a competitive salary range.