Join our Manulife Bank Technology Team! We have 2 Engineering Manager openings for our squads. Squad 1: Backend Data Squad 2: Vendor System production If you have experience leading squads and passionate in mentoring hands-on teams, let's explore a partnership! Position Responsibilities: People Leadership Lead a team of technology Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and IT Business Analysts across multi-squad, regulatory, or other cross-cutting initiatives. Mentor your team to continuously develop and grow technical and non-technical skills through mentorship, training and providing opportunities within the program. Foster team engagement and build an impactful team. Performance management including (but not limited to) clear expectation setting, tactical and stretch goal setting, performance evaluations and development strategies. Recruitment and onboarding for technology team members. Technical Product and Assets Own the overall health of the technical asset(s) in its entirety. Develop, maintain and implement the assets technical roadmaps in alignment with Manulife’s technology strategy. Handle and resolve issues and risks as applicable. Partner with Product collaborators on prioritization; influencing PO to align with Asset Ownership and Health. Management and governance for technology vendors, and/or provide support from a technical perspective to business partners as they collaborate with vendors. Collaborate to develop patterns and documentation to ensure ongoing maintenance of technical and regulatory solutions. Collaborate to evaluate and define existing technology standards to ensure compliance with program-level requirements. Enabling Delivery Ensure progress against key priorities and landmarks. Active participant in Program and Squad planning discussions, providing input on technical solutions and technical decision making. Participate in agile ceremonies, as appropriate. Collaborate with other Engineering Managers, Engineering Directors, Architecture and Product Managers on interdependent technology work. Required Qualifications: Prior experience leading all aspects of diverse technical teams. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle and lead multiple initiatives across multiple teams. Responds well to ambiguity and works efficiently to clarify situations and outcomes. Awareness of cloud technology, and experience implementing in cloud infrastructure (Azure preferably). General knowledge of technology stacks (Java, .Net, Python) Collaborative approach to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, support or drive design sessions. Constantly learns from both success and failure. Good problem-solving skills that enable you to lead through creative abrasion. Good verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities and outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Financial institution experience an asset 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 recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Waterloo, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include: 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024) Manulife included in Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. From there, you can sign up to receive job alerts. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.
