Reporting directly to the Director of Global Wealth and Asset Management and General Account (GWAM & GA) Finance group, the role is accountable for the GWAM & GA Finance – Accounting & Reporting for WAM AUM Team primarily supporting the Datalake. **Position Responsibilities:** **Operational Support** + Manage the team's daily operations to promote efficiency and team effectiveness. + Strategically manage additional requirements for the Datalake project from various teams. + Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. + Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. + Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. + Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. + Monitor, coordinate, and ensure resolution of all issues and concerns raised. + Proactively manage and monitor control efficacy to minimize potential risks. + Effectively communicate significant production updates and challenges to management and business units in a timely manner. + Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. **Leadership/Management** + Drives the team in achieving its organizational goals and objectives. + Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. + Strategizes in terms of the direction and identification of opportunities for team growth and development. + Leads the regular business reviews and produces dashboards and metrics reports detailing the team’s performance, challenges and areas for improvement. **Required Qualifications:** + University Business Degree and/or recognized accounting designation + 5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. + Background on Wealth Asset Management business is a plus. + 3+ years of people management and with strong leadership experience + Experience working with senior management teams (stakeholder management requiring persuasion/influencing skills) + Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. + Strong oral and written communication skills required to interact with senior officers and representatives from other Divisions and functional departments **Preferred Qualifications:** + Strong relationship management skills to build enduring and productive alliances across matrix organizations; experience in partnering with a diverse team located in multiple locations and time zones + Strong interviewing, influencing and negotiation skills across the organization + Demonstrates strong flexibility in the face of ambiguous situations, shifting demands, and challenging work environments. Uses diplomacy and tact to resolve difficult situations. Escalates more serious issues to management. + Excellent initiative and ability to commit to a course of action in the face of risks and uncertainty + Professional attitude and client service orientation; collaborative and results-oriented + Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to influence change + Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to be flexible to changing environments + Ability to work independently and willing to collaborate with other teams for a project with huge scale benefits + Flexible on shift and overtime may be required to meet business deadlines **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. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. 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