Senior Manager, Digital Governance

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial services provider in Toronto is looking for a Senior Manager, Digital Governance. This role focuses on developing governance frameworks for their Digital Storefront project, and requires 5+ years' experience in digital governance. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and innovation. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary range of CAD $86,250 to CAD $155,250.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital governance or compliance-related roles.
• Experience working in digital environments across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and rollout of governance structures.
• Draft and maintain governance standards and procedures.
• Partner with Product Owners to gather requirements.

Skills

Digital governance

Stakeholder management

Standard development

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Senior Manager, Digital Governance plays a pivotal role in developing and implementation of governance frameworks for the Digital Storefront project that drive consistency, compliance, and innovation across our global digital platforms. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in digital governance, standard development, and stakeholder engagement across diverse regions and regulatory environments.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product, design, and engineering—to create and operationalize governance structures and support standard creation. You will define strategies, influence stakeholders, and oversee execution to ensure that our digital governance initiatives deliver measurable business value while meeting regional and local requirements and align to our Digital Storefront project goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the development and rollout of governance structures for initiatives such as Domain Rationalization, Common Capabilities, and the Global Common Design System.
• Draft and maintain governance standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure alignment and compliance across digital teams.
• Partner with Product Owners and business leaders to gather requirements and ensure governance frameworks support strategic objectives.
• Lead the creation and delivery of training materials that promote awareness and adoption of governance policies.
• Support the evaluation of governance effectiveness, managing and implementing improvements based on feedback and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital governance, policy/standard writing, or compliance-related roles.

• Experience working in digital environments across global teams (North America, Asia).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting governance in digital transformation projects.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with domain management and digital design systems.
• Strong communicator with experience engaging executives and cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about digital transformation and customer-centric design.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, outcome-driven planning and agile methodologies.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change in complex environments.

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.

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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 our story at the Manulife website.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$86,250.00 CAD - $155,250.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

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.