Senior Director - Risk Transformation & Execution Governance

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Senior Director for Governance & Execution Oversight within Global Risk Intelligence and Technology (GRIT). The role drives transformation governance, adoption management, and value realization across AI, data, and technology programs.

You will partner with senior leaders, translate priorities into executable workstreams, and establish measurement frameworks to track benefits and operational impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in large-scale transformation, governance, or technology adoption in financial services.
• Experience with executive governance forums and senior leadership teams.
• Experience developing performance reporting, dashboards, and value realization frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Translate priorities into executable workstreams with clear milestones.
• Establish governance processes for prioritization, intake, approval, and execution oversight.
• Drive accountability and follow-through on governance decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery plans and monitor progress to mitigate risks.
• Define and report adoption metrics, benefits realization, and portfolio performance.

Skills

Governance leadership

Strategy execution

Portfolio management

Performance metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

University degree in Business/Finance/IT

CPA/PMP/Agile/Prosci/Lean Six Sigma (asset)

Job description

Manulife is seeking a Senior Director for Governance & Execution Oversight within Global Risk Intelligence and Technology (GRIT). The role drives transformation governance, adoption management, and value realization across AI, data, and technology programs.

You will partner with senior leaders, translate priorities into executable workstreams, and establish measurement frameworks to track benefits and operational impact.