As a Manager Engineering, you will lead technology teams in delivering secure, reliable, and user-centric solutions that support business objectives. You will translate technical and business requirements into product and software development roadmaps, drive incremental delivery, and foster a high-performing engineering culture. This role requires strong technical leadership, program management expertise, and a passion for developing people and teams.

Position Responsibilities

- Lead cross-squad programs involving complex technical, regulatory, and organizational initiatives.
- Develop implementation patterns, standards, and documentation to support the ongoing maintenance of technical and regulatory solutions.
- Define, manage, and deliver large-scale, high-impact projects spanning multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Drive measurable outcomes and consistently contribute to the success of engineering teams and programs.
- Develop and execute implementation plans across multiple workstreams, ensuring efficient delivery and alignment with business priorities.
- Partner closely with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and ensure solutions align with organizational goals.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment by maintaining clear communication with all impacted stakeholders.
- Provide program-level updates and insights to senior technology and business leaders, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and issues.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, supporting both program success and individual career growth.
- Foster an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing team culture while addressing performance concerns appropriately and constructively.
- Collaborate with Architects, Technical Leads, and Business Subject Matter Experts to ensure solutions are scalable, effective, and fit for purpose.

Required Qualifications

- 5-10 years of progressive management experience, including leadership experience within technology and financial services and/or insurance environments.
- Proven expertise in strategic planning, product strategy, and program roadmap development.
- Experience leading software development teams and delivering complex technology initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams while promoting collaboration and teamwork.
- Strong experience coaching employees and leading teams through organizational and technological change.
- Passion for mentoring talent and supporting career growth and development.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Agile principles and software development methodologies.
- Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Awareness of modern technology stacks and platforms,



including Node.js, React, C#, .NET, Azure, MongoDB/Cosmos DB, REST APIs, Mainframe technologies, Windows/SQL Server, Java, Apache Tomcat, Salesforce, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, Power BI, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- Knowledge of business operations, capacity planning, and financial management principles.
- Deep understanding of project and program management methodologies, practices, and techniques.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and removing obstacles that impact team velocity and outcomes.
- Understanding of how technology strategies support broader business objectives.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Ability to see the broader organizational picture, evaluate alternatives, and identify innovative opportunities.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth through both successes and challenges.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex situations effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical strategies, opportunities, and outcomes to diverse audiences.
- Strong presentation, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.

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 distributed team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. マニュライフとジョン・ハンコックについて マニュライフ・ファイナンシャル・コーポレーションは、「あなたの未来に、わかりやすさを」を提供する、国際的な大手金融サービスプロバイダーです。当社について詳しくは、 https://www.manulife.co.jp/ lをご覧ください。 マニュライフは機会均等を是とする雇用主です マニュライフ/ジョン・ハンコックでは、多様性を受け入れます。私たちは、サービス提供先であるお客さまと同様に、多様な人材を引きつけ、育成し、定着させ、文化や個人の力を受け入れる包括的な職場環境を促進するよう努めています。当社は公正な採用、定着、昇進、報酬に努めています。当社のすべての慣行およびプログラムは、人種、祖先、出身地、肌の色、民族的出自、市民権、宗教または宗教的信念、信条、性別（妊娠および妊 雇用への平等なアクセスを提供するために、障壁を取り除くことが当社の優先事項です。人事担当者は、応募者が応募プロセス中に合理的配慮を要求する場合に協力します。配慮要求のプロセス中に共有されるすべての情報は、適用される法律およびマニュライフ/ジョン・ハンコックのポリシーに準拠した方法で保存および使用されます。申請プロセスにおいて合理的配慮を要求するには、 [email protected]までご連絡をお願いします。 Referenced Salary Location Waterloo, Ontario Working Arrangement ハイブリッド勤務 Salary range is expected to be between $113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable perks, 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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

📌 Manager Engineering (Ottawa)
🏢 Manulife Financial
📍 Ottawa