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Director, Group Data Services

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Manulife
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Data Science Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 113000 - 210000 CAD Yearly CAD 113000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director, Group Benefits Data Services

Group Benefits is looking for a self-motivated, well-rounded Director, who can move between conversations on project management with Data Analysts to data strategy conversations with Senior Leaders. This opportunity will require a broad range of skillsets to pave the vision for data usage with Group Benefits, prioritize steps to create that vision, and hold the teams reasonable for delivery accountable. It’s a great opportunity for a person evolving their career from mid and large projects to a data leader within the organization.

Position Responsibilities :

Executing a data strategy within Group Benefits comes with many accountabilities and the successful candidate will cover all of the following:

  • Quickly gain an in-depth understanding of business drivers and the data requirements needed to fuel growth

  • Set the strategic direction of data usage within Group Benefits and reinforce with Senior Management approval

  • Prioritize data requirements and re-useable data objects with data teams responsible for the handling, storage, and reporting

  • Hold teams, responsible for the execution of the data strategy, accountable and report progress to Senior Management

  • Proactively identify shortcomings in resources to ensure project timelines are met

  • Manage partners in Advanced Analytics, IT, Product, Operations, and other areas throughout Group Benefits

  • Work with Legal, Privacy, and Business Development teams to ensure contracts create the inflow of data required to mange partnerships and achieve our data strategy

  • Adopt, develop, and accelerate Manulife’s data governance and data protection strategy and processes

  • Promote and educate peers on data protection policies

  • Be an active member of the Business Analytics Management Team

  • Lead special projects as required

Required Qualifications:

  • You have 3 years+ of data management experience

  • You have a university degree in a related field

    You effectively engage and influence others - building strong relationships with IT, business, and other partners across the organization

  • You effectively and clearly communicate complex concepts (written and spoken)

  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret complex compliance concepts

  • You have a proven track record of successful program development and delivery

  • You are flexible, creative, and can prioritize effectively

  • You can make informed risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment

  • You are highly organized, planful and excellent at time management

  • You embody our values:

Own it

Think big

Obsess about our customers

Do the right thing

Get it done together

Share your humanity

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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