Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
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Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and thorough Portfolio Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the processes and initiatives while playing a key role in supporting internal continuous improvement efforts. This role calls for a problem solver with solid project management abilities and a dedication to improving efficiency and effectiveness within the team.
Responsibilities
Portfolio/Project Management:
- Oversee and manage internal portfolio of projects ensuring alignment with team goals and objectives.
- Support scoping and planning of upcoming initiatives and road mapping as well as quarterly planning.
- Monitor progress budgets timelines and deliverables providing regular updates to leadership.
- Identify and mitigate risks across the portfolio ensuring successful project delivery.
Process Improvement:
- Support internal processes from estimations to closure.
- Support internal process improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing standard methodologies.
- Work with crossfunctional teams to analyze current processes identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Develop and implement process improvement plans tracking progress and measuring impact.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for portfoliorelated inquiries managing stakeholder expectations and requirements.
- Conduct regular portfolio reviews with partners to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Lead and guide project teams promoting a collaborative environment.
What motivates you
- You obsess about customers listen engage and act for their benefit.
- You think big with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
- You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
- You take ownership and build solutions focusing on what matters.
- You do what is right work with integrity and speak up.
- You share your humanity helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
What we are looking for
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Project Management or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of handson experience in Portfolio Project Management Process Improvement.
- Has expertise in leading iterative and agile initiatives; PMP and SAFe designation would be an asset.
- Ability to interact with both technical and nontechnical teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication; able to optimally articulate technical vision possibilities and outcomes to technical and nontechnical audience
- Experience in process improvement initiatives with a focus on driving operational efficiency.
- Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager or in a similar role with a strong track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Excellent understanding of project management methodologies especially Agile and tools.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage partners at all levels.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools such as Jira Confluence Microsoft Office Products.
What can we offer you
- 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 to you
- 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 partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.
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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 .
Referenced Salary Location
Working Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$94220.00 CAD $174980.00 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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
