Director, Global Event Production

Director, Global Event Production
Join our Global Events & Strategic Initiatives team and play a pivotal role in creating corporate events to build colleague engagement, drive business knowledge and global connectivity.

As Director, Global Event Production, you’ll lead the technical execution of live, virtual, and hybrid corporate events that bring our mission – “Decisions made easier. Lives made better” – to life.

This is an opportunity to showcase your advanced expertise in end‑to‑end technical event production, show calling, and stage management while collaborating with senior leaders and global teams. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and love pushing boundaries with innovative solutions, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on a global scale.

Position Responsibilities

Own event production planning across the full lifecycle, including stage design and setup, décor, production, technical show flow, on‑site show calling, and live operations for global corporate events (live, hybrid, and virtual).

Serve as the connective tissue between event content, creative, graphics and video, technology and logistics, and bring the vision to life on stage and on screen.

Explore breakthrough experience design and emerging event technology, including multimedia, technical staging, live talent, etc.

Lead on‑site rehearsals with speakers, including C‑level executives, and provide coaching and feedback to ensure confident delivery.

Manage all technical event components—sound, lighting, video, virtual platforms—to deliver flawless experiences.

Maintain vendor partnerships, budgets, and production schedules, ensuring services align with scope of work and financial targets.

Collaborate with internal teams (Brand, IT, AV) to guarantee execution excellence and brand consistency.

Required Qualifications

University degree plus 12+ years of corporate event production experience with a strong portfolio of live and hybrid events.

Advanced expertise in global experience management for corporate events.

Deep knowledge of end‑to‑end production processes, including show calling and stage management for hybrid, virtual, and in‑person audiences.

Strategic mindset capable of forecasting outcomes in a changing environment and responding accordingly.

Observant with the ability to anticipate and troubleshoot.

Proven ability to work with C‑level executives and manage high‑pressure situations, including technical disruptions.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence; adapts quickly and stays calm under pressure.

Highly organized, deadline‑driven, detail‑oriented, and passionate about process improvement.

Experience with cutting‑edge event technologies and multimedia staging.

Advanced experience with virtual event platforms and hybrid engagement strategies.

Creative problem‑solving skills and ability to challenge conventional approaches.

Demonstrated success in managing large‑scale budgets and vendor relationships.

What We Offer

You’ll be empowered to learn and grow the career you want.

You’ll be recognized and supported in a flexible environment that values well‑being and inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see.

Company Overview
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and administer all practices without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by law.

We prioritize removing barriers for equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative assists applicants who request accommodations. Contact  to request accommodations.

Additional Information

Location:

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement:  Hybrid

Salary Range:  $ CAD – $ CAD

Eligibility for incentive programs and various benefits including health, dental, mental health, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance, wellness, retirement savings, paid time off, and statutory leaves.

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