Senior Project Manager (Application)

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Successful management of the delivery of projects and products using appropriate agile project management methodology

• Lead the collaborative, dynamic planning process - prioritizing the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team – working with the scrum master to enable squad-based delivery

• Management of one or more cross-functional & multidisciplinary team(s)

• Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage (MVP, production)

• Provide regular reports on delivery health including time, cost, scope and benefits.

• Establish a project & product view of critical path milestones and ensure tracking and reporting against these

• Assess and report key delivery risks, issues and dependencies

Qualifications:

• University degree

• 5+ years’ experience in exemplary and consistent performance in managing large and complex strategic initiatives

• 3+ years in the insurance industry (Life Insurance or Financial Institutions preferred)

• 3+ years in managing teams of people, either direct reporting or through projects

• Hands-on experience driving development & implementing improvement of business processes within large organizations

• Proven experience in delivering projects and products following an Agile or Hybrid methodology

• Hands-on experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with ambiguity

• Solid understanding of the Agile methods of delivery and ability to refine methods to optimize delivery

Competencies:

• Ability to create and deliver meaningful presentations and insights back to key stakeholders throughout the organization (both across levels and functions)

• Possess excellent leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills to lead cross-functional teams and coach/advise peers and staff                                                                        

• Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to work independently with minimal direction in situations requiring adaption to changes                  

• Proven knowledge of business operations, communications, and project lifecycles

• Team player, self-motivated, confident and results-driven with the ability to successfully manage interaction with internal stakeholders with professionalism and collaboration

• ACP, Scrum Master, or Product Owner certification is an advantage    

• Reporting – creating presentations for various stakeholders

• Ability to think and work creatively and work around traditional roadblocks

• Bilingual in Japanese & English is essential

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.

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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