Senior IT Project Manager – Enterprise Infrastructure Services

Job Description

Reporting to the Program Director, Network, Data Center, and End User Services, you’ll manage projects that are visible at senior leadership levels and play a key role in how technology supports Manulife’s evolving business needs.

Position Responsibilities: 

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise technology projects, from business case development through implementation and closure
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies across complex, multi‑team initiatives
• Deliver projects primarily using waterfall methodologies, incorporating Agile practices where appropriate
• Ensure outcomes are aligned with business objectives and technology standards

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Partner with technology teams, application owners, vendors, and business stakeholders to align goals and expectations
• Act as a trusted liaison between project teams, sponsors, and client groups
• Build alignment and consensus across cross‑functional teams without formal authority
• Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and resource requirements

Risk, Governance & Financial Management

• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues; escalate appropriately to ensure transparency and timely resolution
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Ensure projects adhere to Manulife’s global project governance frameworks, standards, and controls

Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Provide clear, concise, and regular communication to project teams, sponsors, and senior leaders
• Present complex technical and business information in a clear and actionable way
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery methods, tools, and processes
• Support team success by coaching or mentoring less‑experienced project professionals when needed

Required Qualifications:

• Several years of experience leading complex IT or technology projects in large or enterprise environments
• Experience delivering enterprise infrastructure, platform, network, security, or shared services initiatives
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and transparent project delivery
• Comfort managing budgets, forecasts, and cross‑team dependencies
• Ability to navigate change and operate effectively in a cross‑functional, evolving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent professional experience
• PMP (Project Management Professional), Agile, or related project management certification
• Experience working in regulated or large‑scale enterprise environments, such as financial services

Competencies:

• Understanding of how technology enables enterprise and business strategy
• Awareness of the full IT delivery lifecycle and technology stack
• Strategic mindset with consideration for both short‑ and long‑term outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Continuous learner who seeks feedback, coaching, and growth
• Collaborative partner who works effectively across teams and functions

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 hr@manulife.com.