Director, Digital Delivery & Agile Transformation

Director Digital Delivery & Agile Transformation

Position Responsibilities:

1. Agile Delivery & Transformation (50%)

• Lead the Agile Team portfolio ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and delivery goals.

• Drive the transformation to a Continuous Delivery Framework (CDF) with persistent squads and iterative delivery cycles.

• Define and implement Agile best practices role clarity and collaboration models for Scrum Masters.

• Partner with PMO and IT departments to embed Agile ways of working and foster delivery excellence.

• Track Agile maturity team performance and delivery outcomes through metrics and reporting.

2. Digital Platforms Management (50%)

• Oversee the management of digital platforms ensuring operational efficiency scalability and alignment with business needs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define platform strategy roadmap and performance metrics.

• Lead platform lifecycle management including upgrades integrations vendor coordination and continuous improvement.

• Establish governance and reporting mechanisms to monitor platform health and inform executive decisions.

• Promote innovation and best practices in platform management and delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in digital delivery Agile transformation or platform management.

• Demonstrated success in leading Agile teams and implementing Continuous Delivery Frameworks.

• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies digital platforms and enterprise delivery models.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.

• Strong communication stakeholder engagement and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Financial acumen and familiarity with insurance or banking industry.

• Experience with digital transformation initiatives in APAC markets.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as HKIA HKMA GDPR PDPO and AML.

• Ability to lead through influence and empower teams across functions.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Empathy self-awareness and a customer-first mindset.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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