Lead Technical Product Owner

Manulife; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Technical Product Owner to drive data management strategies that align with organizational goals. This pivotal role combines strategic vision with technical expertise, overseeing data governance and quality while leading a diverse team of data professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data management, governance frameworks, and Agile methodologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Flexible Work Policies

Professional Development Opportunities

Retirement Savings Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data management and governance, focusing on technical product initiatives.
• Experience developing data strategies and governance frameworks aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance strategies and standards.
• Lead a team of data professionals to enhance data quality and governance.

Skills

Data Management

Data Governance

Agile Methodologies

SQL

Python

Cloud Technologies

Data Quality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Master's Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Informatica

Collibra

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

The Opportunity

At Manulife, we are dedicated to using data to facilitate insightful decision-making and innovation! We are seeking a passionate Lead Technical Product Owner to manage and develop comprehensive data management strategies that align with our organizational goals. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership to enhance data governance across the enterprise.

You will oversee the development and implementation of data governance strategies, oversee solution engineering for governance projects, and enhance data management and quality. You will manage a diverse team of data professionals, including data engineers, analysts, governance experts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Key skills needed: technology, cloud infrastructure, information management, governance frameworks, collaborator relationships, and the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and globally!

Responsibilities

• Data Governance Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategy for data governance that aligns with business objectives. Lead communication of data management strategies to partners and across global segments.

• Collaboration and Quality Assurance: Work with data owners and stewards to enable data quality controls, resolve quality issues, and mitigate risks. Optimize metadata collection, access control management, and data lineage.

• Operational Model and Standards: Establish a robust operating model across business domains. Develop and implement data quality standards and governance structures, ensuring alignment with Global Data Governance strategies.

• Technology and Process Enhancement: Lead the optimization of technology solutions for data sharing, access, quality, lineage, classification, and metadata management. Oversee the process flow of data interfaces and transformations, ensuring clarity, consistency, and seamless integration across systems.

• Project Leadership and Results: Lead strategic projects and initiatives, demonstrating measurable progress through effective management of POCs and programs. Achieve successful project delivery by implementing standard methodologies and collaborating across different segments. Participate in data technology steering committees to align initiatives with organizational goals.

• Team Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers and data analysts, ensuring alignment with product goals and strategies. Provide mentorship on technical governance, control requirements, and standard methodologies to improve product excellence.

• Program Support and Adoption: Design and implement strategies for enterprise-wide adoption of data governance frameworks, focusing on enablement and continuous improvement. Collaborate with segment data offices to establish successful frameworks for data quality, security, lineage, access control, and data products. Ensure alignment with governance domains to support organizational objectives and drive data-driven decision-making.

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 we are looking for

• Experience and Expertise:

• Over 6 years of experience in data management, governance, analytics, or related IT fields, with a focus on leading technical product initiatives.

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing data strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks that align with business objectives.

• Solid experience with Agile methodologies, Data Lakes, databases, cloud technologies, and BI/Reporting systems to drive data-driven solutions.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Demonstrable experience in developing data governance frameworks, with a focus on data quality, lineage, and metadata management. Familiar with tools like Informatica or Collibra and knowledgeable about data privacy and compliance standards. Proficient in facilitating multi-functional collaboration to align governance practices with business goals.

• Skilled in SQL and Python, with Informatica ETL experience. Proficient in Azure tool stacks like Data Factory and Synapse, and Databricks for analytics. Capable in data modeling and Power BI visualizations, ensuring security and compliance.

• Strong knowledge and experience with Agile and DevOps for efficient governance delivery.

• Leadership and Project Management Skills:

• Strong programmatic leadership to guide and mentor a high performing team.

• Excellent Agile project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Understanding of data regulations, privacy, and ethical data use.

• Excellent partner management, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

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 work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first 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 partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Modalidades de Trabajo

Híbrido

Salary range is expected to be between

$110,530.00 CAD - $205,270.00 CAD

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