People Strategy Director – Tech & Transformation

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia Inc. in the Philippines seeks a People Director to shape and execute a forward-looking talent strategy supporting digital, operational, and cultural transformation across succession planning, talent management, change management, and employee development.

You will lead people operations, partner with regional and global teams, and use data-driven insights to guide workforce planning, capabilities uplift, and agile adoption across MITDC.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people function in a complex, matrixed, global environment.
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable people strategies.
• Strong collaboration with regional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver People strategy aligned with MITDC’s growth and digital transformation.
• Advise MITDC leadership on organizational effectiveness, culture building, leadership development, and workforce transformation.
• Lead People operations and advisory support across all MITDC functions, ensuring a consistent, tech-forward employee experience.
• Shape workforce plans for engineering, technology, and digital roles, leveraging understanding of tech talent markets.

Skills

Leadership

People strategy

Change management

Talent management

Succession planning

Job description

Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia Inc. in the Philippines seeks a People Director to shape and execute a forward-looking talent strategy supporting digital, operational, and cultural transformation across succession planning, talent management, change management, and employee development.

You will lead people operations, partner with regional and global teams, and use data-driven insights to guide workforce planning, capabilities uplift, and agile adoption across MITDC.