Manager, Global Data Governance

Manulife/John Hancock; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 129,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Toronto (Hybrid) is seeking a Data Governance professional to own and implement governance policies across segments. You will partner with segment leadership, guide policy adoption, monitor KPIs, and provide executive updates on gaps and recommendations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with 3+ years in data governance, knowledge of data catalogue and metadata management, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, business, management or related discipline.
• 3+ years of data governance experience.
• Strong knowledge of data governance concepts and tools; AI readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own and support the implementation of Global Data Governance policies, standards, and frameworks across all segments.
• Partner with segment data governance leadership to maintain, update, and evolve policies and standards in response to regulatory and business needs.
• Provide direction and guidance to segment data governance teams on standards adoption, compliance monitoring, and KPI interpretation.
• Monitor data governance metrics and KPIs, including progress tracking, risk identification, and remediation support.
• Prepare and deliver executive-ready updates for senior leadership on governance adoption, gaps, and recommendations.

Skills

Data governance

Data catalogue

Metadata management

AI readiness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative/business/management

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Own and support the implementation of Global Data Governance policies, standards, and frameworks across all segments Partner with segment data governance leadership to maintain, update, and evolve policies and standards in response to regulatory and business needs Provide direction and guidance to segment data governance teams on standards adoption, compliance monitoring, and KPI interpretation Monitor data governance metrics and KPIs, including progress tracking, risk identification, and remediation support Prepare and deliver executive-ready updates for senior leadership on governance adoption, gaps, and recommendations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, business, management or related disciplines 3+ years of applicable experience in data governance related discipline Strong working knowledge of data governance, data catalogue, and metadata management concepts and tools. Experience supporting initiatives related to AI readiness Strong written and verbal communication skill

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data visualization and BI tools Ability to write and execute SQL queries to support analysis, validation, or governance reporting Familiarity with AI model building in cloud environment

When you join our team

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Reference Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $129,400.00 CAD - $179,400.00 CAD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Benefits and Perks

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. 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. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Company Recognition

We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026

Mission and Vision

We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.