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Director, Engineering - Digital Technologies

Job in Old Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    AI Engineer, Data Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Old Toronto

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
    , Dev Ops, 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:

  • 10+ years of experience in technical delivery leadership, with at least 3 years in AI/ML or intelligent automation.
  • Deep understanding of financial services operations, regulatory landscape, and risk management.
  • Prior experience as a hands-on developer, since this role would require rolling up the sleeves and contribute to the design and solution.
  • Proven success in delivering AI solutions at scale, including LLMs, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI, or similar technologies.
  • Strong experience with enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and data integration.
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and collaborator management skills.
  • Experience managing multi-functional teams and vendor partnerships.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 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.
  • #LI-Hybrid

    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…

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