Project Manager – Transformation

Manulife

. Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic transformation initiatives .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$92,900 - CA$142,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale business transformation initiatives, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder communications. Proficient in governance, executive communication, and delivering measurable outcomes in highly regulated industries.

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Project ManagementGovernanceExecutive CommunicationBudget ManagementStakeholder Alignment

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementSchedule ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementDependency ManagementChange ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentForecastingSteering Committee DevelopmentDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingDecision-MakingInfluencing

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPAgileScrumProsciLean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

InsuranceFinancial ServicesRegulated IndustriesOrganizational ChangeOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic transformation initiatives
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations
Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, and delivery roadmaps
Establish and maintain project governance, including risk, issue, dependency, and decision management
Prepare executive presentations, steering committee materials, status reports, and leadership updates
Translate complex information into actionable insights
Build relationships across business and technology teams to drive stakeholder alignment
Facilitate decision-making and support change adoption
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and benefit realization activities
Identify and mitigate delivery risks proactively
Partner with senior leaders, business stakeholders, and project teams to deliver measurable outcomes
Strengthen governance, change adoption, and organizational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8+ years of project or program management experience leading large-scale business transformation initiatives
Experience delivering complex, cross-functional programs within insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries
Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
Strong governance, reporting, and executive communication skills
Experience developing steering committee and leadership materials
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred: PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma, or other project/change management certification
Preferred: Experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation, operational excellence, or organizational change initiatives
Preferred: Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, and business case development
Preferred: Excellent executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Preferred: Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives with significant organizational impact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Learning and career growth support
Well-being and inclusion support
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
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