Director, Strategy – Transformation

Manulife

. Lead and evolve portfolio governance and management practices, including prioritization, investment planning, delivery oversight, dependencies, and executive decision support .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$145,130 - CA$195,130 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in transformation and portfolio management, with a strong focus on executive communication, strategic insights, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing compelling materials for senior leadership and managing complex project delivery within governance frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience In TransformationProgram/Portfolio ManagementExecutive Communication SkillsBilingualism In English And FrenchBusiness And Analytical Judgment

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Hard Skills

Portfolio GovernanceInvestment PlanningDelivery OversightBusiness Case AssessmentBenefits RealizationStrategic PrioritizationRisk IdentificationExecutive Decision SupportComplex Project DeliveryCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingInfluencing SkillsConstructive ChallengeAnalytical JudgmentPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Portfolio Management CapabilityPMO CapabilitiesSenior Leadership EngagementExecutive NarrativesBoard-Level Recommendations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and evolve portfolio governance and management practices, including prioritization, investment planning, delivery oversight, dependencies, and executive decision support
Build the Canada Segment’s next-generation transformation and portfolio management capability, including broader PMO capabilities
Lead annual and multi-year portfolio planning with Finance, business leaders, and functional partners
Assess investments, challenge business cases, and align resources to strategic priorities
Provide senior leaders with portfolio insights, recommendations, and trade-offs
Establish standards for reporting, benefits realization, and delivery performance
Build cross-functional partnerships to surface risks and dependencies, strengthen accountability, and improve portfolio governance and delivery
Support high-profile strategy and enterprise exercises
Translate complex business issues into perspectives, recommendations, and executive narratives
Develop materials for Canada Segment and Enterprise Leadership Teams, the Board of Directors, Rating Agencies, and other senior stakeholders
Synthesize strategic, financial, and business perspectives for senior leaders’ discussions and decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in transformation, program/portfolio management, strategy, governance, or complex project delivery
Experience supporting senior-level decisions and priorities
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience developing clear, compelling materials and recommendations for senior executives, ELT, and Board-level audiences
Strong business and analytical judgment
Ability to assess business cases, challenge assumptions, identify risks and dependencies, and support informed trade-offs
Proven ability to translate complex strategy and delivery information into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations
Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills
Confidence to challenge constructively and mobilize cross-functional teams in a complex organization
Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset
If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both English and French will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible environment supporting learning, growth, well-being, and inclusion
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans
Pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance