Senior Data Delivery Lead - Asia Data Office
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Data Delivery Lead to manage the successful delivery of advanced data solutions, including AI enablement, Business Intelligence (BI), and data governance initiatives across the Asia region. This role combines technical leadership and delivery management, ensuring scalable, secure, and reusable data and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data platforms, BI technologies, AI applications, and data governance frameworks, with solid technical ownership and the ability to work closely with project teams to ensure successful execution.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Program & Project Delivery
Lead end-to-end delivery of data analytics, BI, AI enablement, and data governance programs across multiple markets.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic business goals.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data strategy and roadmap, and drive execution of initiatives that enable data-driven decision-making and innovation.
2. Technical Delivery Leadership & Ownership
Act as technical delivery lead, providing guidance on solution design, architecture, and implementation.
Take technical ownership of data delivery projects, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
Work closely with project teams, engineers, and architects to validate technical feasibility and resolve design or integration challenges.
Facilitate architecture reviews, technical risk assessments, and compliance checks for all initiatives.
3. Stakeholder & Team Management
Engage with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes.
Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams across regions, foster collaboration and accountability.
Support capability building and knowledge sharing within the delivery team.
4. Data, BI & AI Strategy Execution
Translate business needs into actionable data, BI, and AI solutions using cloud platforms and advanced analytics tools.
Align initiatives with enterprise data strategy, AI roadmap, and digital transformation goals.
Drive adoption of self-service analytics, AI-powered insights, and data democratization across business units.
5. Delivery Risk & Issue Management
Identify, assess, and proactively manage delivery risks and issues across data and analytics projects.
Establish and maintain risk mitigation plans, escalation protocols, and contingency strategies.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of delivery disruptions.
6. Governance, Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure all solutions comply with data governance, privacy, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with governance and risk teams to maintain data quality, lineage, and integrity.
Follow delivery frameworks, standards, and best practices (Agile, SDLC).
7. Performance Monitoring & Management
Define and track KPIs for data delivery, BI adoption, and AI-driven insights.
Provide regular updates to leadership on delivery status, financials, and performance metrics.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance delivery efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
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
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