Director, Engineering - Digital Technologies

Overview

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Director of Engineering to lead our AI & Innovation efforts within the Digital Technologies group in Wealth & Asset Management Technology area! This strategic leadership role will be responsible for driving the delivery of high-impact AI use cases, accelerating adoption of platforms like Copilot Studio, and enabling intelligent automation across the enterprise.

You will guide collaborative teams in developing AI solutions from concept to production, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise architecture standards!

Position Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to develop AI solutions and complete use cases across business units like Wealth Management, Marketing, Risk / Compliance, and Operations.
• Drive Copilot Studio enablement and adoption, including governance, training, and integration with enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with data science, engineering, product, and business teams to translate strategic AI opportunities into scalable, compliant solutions.
• Develop and manage delivery roadmaps, sprint plans, and resource strategies to support AI initiatives.
• Ensure solutions meet financial services regulatory standards, including data privacy, model governance, and auditability.
• Champion agile delivery practices, DevOps, and continuous improvement across the AI portfolio.
• Provide executive-level reporting on delivery progress, risks, and business impact.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends and technologies relevant to financial services and enterprise innovation.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

When you join our team

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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 .

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 .

Referenced Salary Location

CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street East

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$110,530.00 CAD - $205,270.00 CAD

If 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 job-related 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 long-term 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 U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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