Project Lead

We are seeking a versatile Project Lead to manage the delivery for AML & Bridger initiatives. This role combines project management, hands‑on business analysis, and SQL‑based data validation. You’ll coordinate across business, technology, infrastructure, and vendor teams to ensure clear requirements, timely delivery, and production‑ready solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Plan and manage project scope, timeline, risks, issues, and dependencies, drive status reporting and stakeholder communication for AML & Bridger deliveries.

• Coordinate cross‑team activities (business, development, infrastructure, vendor) to achieve milestones and production readiness.​

Business Analysis with SQL:

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements and functional specifications for AML & Bridger use cases.

• Perform hands‑on data analysis and validation using SQL to support requirements clarification, test case definition, UAT support, and defect triage.

Infrastructure Oversight:

• Provide light oversight/co‑ordination on infra topics (e.g., server setup, firewall rules, monitoring), collaborating with Infra/ETS/vendor teams to unblock delivery. ​​

Required Qualifications:

• Senior‑level contributor with proven project delivery in IT; comfortable balancing PM duties with hands‑on BA/SQL work and coordinating infra tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in Project management (planning, RAID, stakeholder communication)
• Solid business analysis capabilities with strong SQL for data exploration/validation
• Familiarity with infrastructure topics (server setup, FW, monitoring)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams; excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Mindset characterized by ownership, structured problem‑solving, and delivery focus.

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.

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 hr@manulife.com.

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