Manager, Instructional Designer

Project / Service Delivery

• Manage a team of eLearning designers and developers to conceive, design, develop, and evaluate training modules.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal guidance
• Review course design to ensure the quality of the content as related to effective learning design, consistency, accuracy, instructional language, and relevance to curriculum needs and requirements.
• Facilitate creation of engaging and compelling digital learning content for business units across Manulife

Stakeholder Management                               

• Build strong relationships with business partners and project stakeholders.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and identify target audience's training needs

Process Improvement

• Monitor project progress and report on key metrics and improvement opportunities
• Cultivate a continuous improvement within the organization
• Practice and sharing industry best practices, case studies, new trends and tools

People Leader

• Identify technical skill gaps of team member and support their professional development through a structured, formal learning plan and regular feedback & coaching.

• Model the MBPS Values in Action as well as other corporate governance & compliance policies such as but not limited to: Code of Employee Discipline, Data Privacy, Information Security, Risk Management, etc.

Minimum Hiring Requirements - Knowledge & Skills

Required:

1. Advance proficiency with MS Office Suite, and Articulate Storyline 3

2. Knowledge and relevant application of instructional theories and adult learning principles Must be able to show skills in people management.

3. Ability to work with multicultural and virtual teams.

4. Strong verbal communication, Project management, and presentation skills.

Desired:

1. Knowledge and experience with Insurance Contact Center and Back-Office Operations 2. 2. Project Management Training: PMP, Agile, Scrum, etc. LEAN Six Sigma Training

Minimum Hiring Requirements – Experience

1. At least 5  years of experience in curriculum/instructional design

2. At least 3 years experience managing a team of learning or instructional design professionals

4. Excellent writing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail to translate highly technical subject matter to a global audience at various levels with clarity and accuracy

5. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

6. Advanced MS Office Skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

6. Good interpersonal skills

7. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

8. Demonstrated strong passion for continuous learning

9. Alignment with Manulife Values & Culture

Desired:

Management consulting experience Experience leading large, cross-functional, organization-wide, multi-site transformation and/or process and performance improvement initiatives Experience working with stakeholders across different geos, i.e., North America, Canada, Asia

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 [email protected].

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