GenAI Adoption Project Director
GenAI Adoption Project Director
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Job Description
Join our Group Functions Analytics Team!
Collaborating with the AVP AI Adoption the Generative AI Project Director will partner with leaders and teams to explore reimagining work set GenAI adoption goals conduct comprehensive assessments devise action plans and facilitate the integration of GenAI into daily operations driving change from incremental efficiencies to transformative impact.
How will you contribute:
Collaborate with the Global and segment Communications teams to plan and implement communications that build awareness and support among colleagues. Additionally work with the Talent Development team to create learning and upskilling programs for colleagues worldwide.
Furthermore engage with the Advanced Analytics team channeling their expertise in analytics solutions and support AI Ambassadors and Champions across the organization in implementing their AI activation plans. To be successful in the role the candidate must be an excellent driver to get results possess experience in management consulting business optimization transformation and enablement.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Alignment and Opportunity Identification:
Collaborate with leaders to identify challenges and opportunities for transformation ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Facilitate visioning sessions with leadership to align on strategic objectives and collaborate with business leaders to define critical metrics enhanced by AI.
Workflow Assessment and Innovative Solution Development:
Conduct indepth evaluations to identify inefficiencies and areas for AI value addition.
Inspire new ways of working by facilitating and cocreating innovative solutions with business teams.
Creative Workshops and Partner Engagement:
Lead workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster creative thinking and generate ideas for AI solutions.
Engage with team members to reimagine processes uncover opportunities and lead activation through workshops.
Strategic Implementation and Support:
Provide guidance in implementing AI solutions ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Build support for AI adoption ensuring a smooth transition and coaching colleagues and teams.
Readiness Assessment and Roadmap Development:
Conduct assessments to determine readiness for AI integration and develop comprehensive activation plans across roles and functions.
Develop and lead multifunctional squads for projects.
DataDriven Monitoring and Impact Evaluation:
Use datadriven approaches to monitor progress and measure AI adoption making necessary adjustments.
Produce Impact Reports evaluating the impact of AI solutions.
Knowledge Sharing and Trend Monitoring:
Foster a collaborative environment and nurture and grow supporters and networks.
Stay updated on AI trends.
Drive the evolution of the AI prompt library.
Friction Point Resolution and Role Adaptation:
Identify and resolve friction points to ensure a seamless transition to AIenabled processes.
Adapt responsibilities as the AI program evolves and act as an internal consultant and trusted advisor.
Deliverable Creation:
Produce GenAI Opportunity Assessments Visionary Solutions Presentations and Transformation Roadmaps.
Develop a reusable framework and templates to scale the approach.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum 7 to 10 years of leadership experience translating ideas into initiatives and actionable plans.particularly in guiding crossfunctional teams. Experience in analytics or AI transformation is preferred.
5 years leading large complex crossfunctional projects.
Excellent strong work ethic and proactive approach.
Experience in developing strategies roadmaps and operating models focused on technology transformation or AI solutions.
Facilitating exploratory and cocreation sessions to foster the adoption of analytics AI or emerging technologies with diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Coursework or certification in Artificial Intelligence.
Change Management.
Six Sigma or similar certification.
Humancentered Design/Design Thinking/
Agile methodologies.
What can we offer
A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment:
Valuesfirst culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
Delivering the promise of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
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 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 pregnancyrelated 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 .
Primary Location
Working Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$105750.00 CAD $190350.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant jobrelated 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 longterm 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 for more information about paid time off provisions.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
