Senior Technology Project Manager, Group Functions Technology

Manulife John Hancock; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock in Toronto seeks a Senior Technology Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of Finance & Treasury technology initiatives, including AI-enabled transformations. You will partner with sponsors, architects, product owners and SMEs to define strategies, roadmaps and value realization across a complex global portfolio.

The role requires translating strategic priorities into executable plans, managing scope, schedule and budget, and guiding governance across teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Delivery of complex enterprise-scale technology and transformation initiatives.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cost management and variance analysis.
• Ability to translate business priorities, architecture and technology requirements into executable delivery plans.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of Finance & Treasury Technology and AI-enabled transformation initiatives.
• Partner with sponsors, technology leaders, architects, product owners and SMEs to define delivery strategies and value realization plans.
• Translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive alignment across business, technology, data, architecture, and control functions to establish ownership and accountability.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies and benefits in a complex global environment.
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and stakeholder discussions for timely decisions.
• Develop executive communications, project reporting and dashboards with clear insights on health and risks.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Delivery of complex enterprise tech

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Delivery methodologies (Agile/Waterfal

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Planview

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Working within Technology Business Management & Strategy in Group Functions Technology, the Senior Technology Project Manager will drive the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across the Finance & Treasury technology portfolio.

The role is responsible for planning, organizing and executing complex initiatives from inception through implementation, production readiness and transition to operations. Working across a matrixed environment, the successful candidate will coordinate with business sponsors, product owners, Application, Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure, Data, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk and external partner teams to deliver aligned and sustainable outcomes.

The portfolio spans enterprise applications, platforms, cloud, data, analytics, integration, automation and AI-enabled capabilities. The successful candidate will bring the technology breadth needed to understand complex solution landscapes, connect business and technical dependencies, and translate strategic priorities into executable delivery plans.

Success in this role requires more than traditional project management. The ideal candidate combines delivery discipline, technology acumen, financial management, stakeholder influence and strong problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity, drive timely decisions and deliver measurable business value.

Position Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of complex Finance & Treasury Technology and AI-enabled transformation initiatives , ensuring alignment with business strategy and enterprise objectives.
• Partner with business sponsors, technology leaders, architects, product owners, and Finance and Treasury subject matter experts to define delivery strategies, success measures, and value realization plans.
• Translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, integrated plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive alignment across business, technology, Data & AI, architecture, and control functions to establish clear ownership, accountability, and decision-making.
• Manage initiative scope, schedule, budget, resources, dependencies, risks, and benefits while balancing competing priorities within a complex global environment.
• Facilitate governance forums, executive steering committees, and stakeholder discussions to support timely decisions, issue resolution, and delivery transparency.
• Develop executive communications, project reporting, and dashboards that provide clear insights into project health, risks, financial performance, and strategic trade-offs.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and regulatory considerations to improve delivery predictability and execution confidence.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Technology Business Management, and external vendors to support investment planning, forecasting, funding approvals and financial stewardship.
• Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, promoting collaboration, accountability, and execution excellence.
• Manage vendor and partner deliverables, support contract and statement-of-work reviews, and monitor performance , well;.. .
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• Drive project closeout, lessons learned, and after-action reviews, ensuring operational readiness, knowledge transfer, and benefits tracking are established.
• Promote effective practices across project delivery, governance, portfolio management, and continuous improvement.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement, translating delivery insights into actionable improvements for future initiatives.
• Champion an innovation-focused mindset by applying AI, automation, and emerging technologies to simplify Finance and Treasury processes, improve productivity, enhance stakeholder experiences, and enable scalable delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline , or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale technology and transformation initiatives from initiation through production.
• Broad understanding of enterprise technology, including Applications, Platforms, Cloud, Data, AI, Infrastructure and Integrations.
• Demonstrated experience managing scope, schedules, financials, resources, risks, dependencies, vendors and delivery outcomes.
• Strong financial management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, variance analysis and business case development.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, technology governance and controls, with experience across Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid delivery approaches.
• Ability to translate business priorities, architecture and technology requirements into clear, executable delivery plans.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence outcomes in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Planview, Microsoft Project, Power BI or comparable project, portfolio