As a key member of the Group Functions Technology team, you will drivestrategic technology initiativesthat enable business transformation. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will bridge business and technology, deliveringinnovative solutionsand guiding modernization efforts. This role demands strong leadership, adaptability, and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and future-ready architectures. Position

Responsibilities:

Lead technology innovation and digital transformationsolutions to deliver measurable business outcomes. Design and implementcloud-native architecturesthat are scalable, resilient, and secure. ChampionAI adoptionfor automation, process optimization, and architecture modernization. ConductPOCs, technical assessments, and feasibility studiesto evaluate emerging technologies and solutions. Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical blueprints. Ensure compliance withsecurity, data governance, and regulatory standards. Prepare and presentsolution architecturesin local governance forums. Act as an internal consultant to craftbusiness transformation proposalsand lead implementation through interim architectures. Evaluate vendor solutions for architecture risk, security, resiliency, and availability. Required

Qualifications:

Proven experience as aSolution Architectwith strong exposure todigital transformation. Solid understanding ofGenerative AItechnologies. Expertise incloud-native solutions andcloud platforms(Azure, AWS). Strong knowledge ofapplication security, architectural frameworks, and engineering best practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD). Familiarity with architecture as code. Excellentanalytical, problem-solving, and communication skillswith ability to influence stakeholders.



Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced setting. Insurance domain knowledge is a plus. Preferred

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Experience inlarge-scale digital transformation projectswithin financial services or insurance. Certifications in cloud platforms, or AI technologies is a plus. 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 global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. 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

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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 [email protected]. Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement

Hybrid 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 benefits, 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 assista

📌 Senior Solution Architect (Canada)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Canada