We are looking for a creative and highly organized professional to join our team as Manager, Events and Communications. This role will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing colleague events and communication strategies that align with our company’s goals. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously and can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

Event Planning and Management

Lead the end-to-end planning, organization, and execution of colleague events such as corporate townhalls, mid-year and year-end celebrations, AMAs, fireside chats, leadership conferences, offsites, and more.Source, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors, venues, and external partners to ensure seamless event execution.Develop creative concepts and themes that align with company objectives and brand identity.Create and coordinate scripts, show flows, and content briefs for events, including drafting, stakeholder reviews, and rehearsals.Manage internal stakeholder support for events (e.g., IT, HR, media, marketing, volunteers, and finance).Oversee event budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective solutions.Handle event administration, including drafting and submitting ICPs, maintaining Smartsheet reports, and other required documentation.Conduct post-event evaluations to measure success and identify areas for improvement.Coordinate post-event photos, videos, and promotional content for internal (MFCentral, MFTV) and external channels.Support regional and global events held in or broadcast to the Vietnam market.

Communications Strategy

Develop and implement communication plans to promote colleague events, both before and after.Monitor and analyze communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of messaging and engagement.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

Work closely with the Head of Communications and the Corporate Communications team to support media and corporate events.Contribute to the team’s creative needs and support broader communication initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the main point of contact for all event-related inquiries and communications.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and cross-functional partners such as Procurement, Compliance, Risk, and HR.Ensure clear and consistent communication and reporting before, during, and after each event.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management and corporate communications.Demonstrated success in planning and delivering impactful events and communication strategies.Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in collaboration with teams.Creative, proactive, and self-motivated with a solutions-oriented mindset.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative tools, and familiarity with event management platforms and social media.Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

When you join our team

We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.We recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well - being and inclusion are more than just wordsAs 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 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

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