The **AVP of Strategy and Transformation** for the **Manulife Canadian Segment** plays a pivotal role in setting the vision and driving the execution of strategic initiatives within the organization. This role involves leading the development of the annual strategy and planning to achieve Manulife’s goals. The AVP will manage a team to provide strategic analysis, guide investments, govern the investment portfolio, and track program execution in alignment with targets and success metrics. This position requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. **Position** **Responsibilities:** **1. Strategic Oversight:** + Partner with senior leaders to translate business strategy into actionable initiatives and results. + Drive prioritization of business goals and initiatives considering resource and financial constraints. + Serve as a senior point of escalation for strategic issues and roadblocks, partnering cross-functionally to resolve them. + Monitor progress on execution to ensure alignment with medium and long-term objectives. **2. Portfolio Management:** + Own and manage the project portfolio, ensuring transparency and reporting on status (scope, budget, and timeliness). + Develop and implement portfolio reporting and analysis processes. + Establish and manage a comprehensive catalogue of initiatives within the segment/portfolio. + Monitor project portfolio and results, making adjustments to take advantage of emerging opportunities. **3. Governance Practices:** + Own and drive governance practices across the segment portfolio. + Ensure adherence to enterprise standards across all initiatives. + Act as a subject matter expert on necessary governance procedures and approvals. + Lead the annual planning process to ensure alignment of spend with strategic objectives. **4. Financial Oversight:** + Partner with finance professionals to capture, report, and ensure transparency for project financials. + Define, rationalize, and gain agreement for financial budgets and earnings targets. + Facilitate discussions and drive decision-making regarding focus areas and financial constraints. **5. Leadership and Collaboration:** + Lead a high-caliber team to drive organizational change and successful delivery of portfolio reporting. + Establish cross-functional leadership communities focused on execution and business readiness. + Collaborate with global counterparts to develop and deliver informed portfolio reporting. + Build strong relationships and networks both internally and externally. **Required** **Qualifications:** + Advanced degree with 12+ years of experience, or a combination of education and experience. + Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams. + Ability to understand and leverage industry trends and deep business expertise. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data objectively and make informed decisions. + Proven track record of driving change and delivering results in a complex environment. + Excellent leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. + Socially aware with the ability to engage others to derive new and innovative outcomes. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, or similar strategy roles preferred. + Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec. **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. Note: This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications expected of an AVP, Strategy & Transformation. Duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed to meet the changing needs of the organization. \#LI-Hybrid **Giới thiệu về Manulife và John Hancock** Tập đoàn Manulife Financial là nhà cung cấp dịch vụ tài chính quốc tế hàng đầu giúp mọi người quyết định dễ dàng hơn và có cuộc sống vẹn toàn hơn. Để tìm hiểu thêm về chúng tôi, hãy truy cập https://www.manulife.com.vn/ . **Manulife là Nhà sử dụng lao động không phân biệt đối xử** Tại Manulife/John Hancock, chúng tôi luôn đón nhận sự đa dạng. Chúng ta cố gắng thu hút, phát triển và duy trì lực lượng lao động đa dạng tương tự như những khách hàng mà chúng ta phục vụ, đồng thời thúc đẩy một môi trường làm việc hòa nhập, đề cao thế mạnh của từng nền văn hóa và cá nhân. Chúng ta cam kết tuyển dụng, duy trì, thăng tiến và trả lương một cách công bằng. Đồng thời, chúng ta quản lý tất cả các hoạt động và chương trình của mình mà không phân biệt đối xử dựa trên chủng tộc, dòng họ, xuất thân, màu da, nguồn gốc dân tộc, quyền công dân, tôn giáo hoặc tín ngưỡng tôn giáo, đức tin, giới tính (bao gồm phụ nữ mang thai và các tình trạng liên quan đến mang thai), xu hướng tính dục, đặc điểm di truyền, tình trạng cựu chiến binh, bản dạng giới, biểu hiện giới, tuổi tác, tình trạng hôn nhân, tình trạng gia đình, khuyết tật hoặc bất kỳ căn cứ nào khác được pháp luật hiện hành bảo vệ. Ưu tiên của chúng ta là loại bỏ các rào cản để đem lại cơ hội tiếp cận việc làm bình đẳng. Đại diện Bộ phận Nhân sự sẽ làm việc với những ứng viên có yêu cầu điều chỉnh hợp lý trong quá trình ứng tuyển. Tất cả thông tin được chia sẻ trong quá trình yêu cầu điều chỉnh sẽ được lưu trữ và sử dụng tuân theo pháp luật hiện hành và chính sách của Manulife/John Hancock. Để yêu cầu điều chỉnh hợp lý trong quá trình ứng tuyển, hãy liên hệ với recruitment@manulife.com . **Referenced Salary Location** Toronto, Ontario **Working Arrangement** Kết hợp **Salary range is expected to be between** $123,400.00 CAD - $229,300.00 CAD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.