_Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development? You’ve come to the right place._ **Why choose Manulife?** + Competitive Salary packages and performance bonuses + Day 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners) + Retirement savings benefit + Rewarding culture that values wellness and well-being + Performance Bonus + Global network of industry experts + Extensive training resources The Transitions Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of multiple complex projects from inception to completion. This role requires strategic planning, stakeholder management, and ensuring that all projects meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Transitions Management:** + Transition end-to-end delivery, work with business unit and stakeholders ensuring the success of Transitions. + Effective governance on asset deployment and technology access provisioning. + Transitions Governance reporting and accountable and responsible for the Overall Transition/Project plan. + **Project Planning and Management:** + Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones. + Ensure all activities align with project strategy and goals. + Coordinate efforts across various teams to maintain progress and quality. + Direct full project lifecycle management of large-scale projects. + Create comprehensive deployment plans and document project lessons learned. + **Team Leadership and Coordination:** + Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and communicative environment. + Organize regular meetings to address concerns and provide feedback. + Clarify roles and responsibilities to ensure cohesive and efficient teamwork. + Mentor staff in Agile methodologies and best practices in project management to enhance project delivery. + **Stakeholder Management:** + Engage with senior stakeholders to provide strategic updates and gather feedback. + Identify and mitigate significant risks. + Ensure all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards. + Lead and provide guidance to Project Managers and Project Coordinators. + **Risk Management:** + Continuously monitor and adjust project plans to mitigate risks. + Implement robust error-handling protocols. + **Communication:** + Provide regular project updates to clients and stakeholders. + Ensure transparent and effective communication across all project phases. + Provide clear communication to internal and external stakeholders on project status. + Provide teams with clear understanding of responsibilities, accountabilities and growth plan by communicating and managing work assignments, training, and performance appraisals. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or a related field. + PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred. + Extensive experience in project management, with a proven track record of managing multiple high-priority projects. + Exceptional leadership and communication skills. + Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. **Skills:** + Exceptional project management skills with PMP certification beneficial. + At least 7 years of project management experience, including program management. + Experience with waterfall and other project management methodologies. + Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. + Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. + Proficiency in project management software and tools. + Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. _Let's make every day better together. Learn about our opportunities at JOBS.MANULIFE.COM_ **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 . **Working Arrangement** Hybrid