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You will translate technical and business requirements into product and software development roadmaps, enable incremental delivery, and build an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture. This role combines technical leadership, program management, and a strong commitment to developing people and teams.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nLead cross-squad programs that involve complex technical, regulatory, and organizational initiatives. \nDevelop implementation patterns, standards, and documentation that support the ongoing maintenance of technical and regulatory solutions. \nDefine, manage, and deliver large-scale, high-impact projects across multiple teams and stakeholder groups. \nEstablish measurable outcomes and contribute consistently to the success of engineering teams and programs. \nDevelop and execute implementation plans across multiple workstreams, supporting efficient delivery and alignment with business priorities. \nPartner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals. \nMaintain clear, timely communication with impacted stakeholders in a dynamic environment. \nProvide program-level updates and insights to senior technology and business leaders, including progress, risks, issues, and dependencies. \nLead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, supporting program success and individual career growth. \nFoster an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing team culture, and address performance concerns fairly and constructively. \nCollaborate with architects, technical leads, and business subject matter experts to deliver scalable, effective, and fit-for-purpose solutions. \nRequired Qualifications:\n5-10 years of progressive management experience, including leadership experience in technology and within financial services and/or insurance environments. \nDemonstrated expertise in strategic planning, product strategy, and program roadmap development. \nExperience leading software development teams and delivering complex technology initiatives. \nDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support teams while encouraging collaboration and shared accountability. \nStrong experience coaching employees and guiding teams through organizational and technological change. \nA commitment to mentoring talent and supporting career growth and development. \nComprehensive knowledge of Agile principles and software development methodologies. \nStrong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). \nFamiliarity with modern technology stacks and platforms, including Node.js, React, TypeScript, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Bruno, Redis, MongoDB, REST APIs, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, and Power BI. \nKnowledge of business operations, capacity planning, and financial management principles. \nDeep understanding of project and program management methodologies, practices, and techniques. \nDemonstrated commitment to delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and removing barriers that affect team velocity and outcomes. \nUnderstanding of how technology strategies support broader business objectives. \nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nAbility to consider the broader organizational context, evaluate alternatives, and identify innovative opportunities. \nDemonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through both successes and challenges. \nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations effectively. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical strategies, opportunities, and outcomes clearly to diverse audiences. \nStrong presentation, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills. \nWhen you join our team:\nWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.\nWe’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.\nAs part of our distributed team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.\nThe role being advertised is an existing vacancy.\nAbout Manulife and John Hancock\nManulife 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.\nManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt 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.\nIt 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 .\nReferenced Salary Location\nWaterloo, OntarioWorking Arrangement\nHybridSalary range is expected to be between\n$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact  for the salary range for your location.\nManulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact  for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.\nWe use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. 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