Position Responsibilities:

Establish and manage end-to-end project governance, planning, and execution-from initiation to closure-ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Monitor project progress, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure delivery within time, scope, and budget.
Lead stakeholder coordination across internal teams (compliance, IT, operations) and external partners, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
Oversee system implementation, including configuration, integration, and testing (SIT/UAT), ensuring readiness for production deployment and compliance adherence.
Facilitate project meetings, document decisions and action items, and manage vendor governance (e.g., SoW preparation and reviews).
Develop training materials, conduct onboarding sessions, and provide ongoing support and documentation post-implementation.
Drive compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement by ensuring regulatory alignment and identifying opportunities to enhance processes and system capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CAMS) is a plus.
5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on system implementation or compliance projects.
Strong understanding of business processes and systems in insurance, FC regulations, compliance requirements, and FC system functionalities.
Fluent English, very good communication and presentation. Capability to speak other Asian languages (e.g Mandarin/ Cantonese) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

Flexibility to work in a Global environment.
Self-starter, can implement assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
Ability to negotiate with different stakeholders in country, Regional Office, Global teams on various topics related to project governance.
Hands-on in preparing/reviewing good quality project status and financial documents.
Detailed and hands-on in creating project documents (incl. financial aspects).
Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skill.
Faster learner and growth mindset to keep innovating improved ways in managing project / financial governance.

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 .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Project Manager Director