Associate planning analyst

Join our Global Data Technology Team!

As an Associate Planning Analyst, you will bring analytical thinking and a desire enable the execution of how data technology is transforming at Manulife. The position is well-suited for someone who enjoys change, adapts quickly and able to navigate independently through complex processes.

The position will be hybrid based in Toronto, ON.

As a part of the Global Data Technology (GDT) team, you will join a forward-thinking team of dedicated, engaged and high performing professionals focused on working together, challenging the status quo and owning our future. This role will support the oversights for strategic project planning, portfolio planning, optimizing budgets and forecasting, and ensuring financial efficiencies across projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in portfolio management for GDT, ensuring compliance with Manulife Outcome Delivery Framework (ODF), Delegation of Authority (DOA) thresholds and alignment with data strategy.
• Support the build and rollout of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) using Planview.
• Support and coordinate the annual planning process for GDT.
• Assist in generating reports and providing updates for portfolio and forecasting.
• Support the Quarterly Business Review for GDT leadership.
• Collaborate with FinOps on infrastructure consumption reporting.
• Partner with business and finance teams to align initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals/to assess the value driven by GDT initiatives.
• Deliver reports and key performance metrics to the executive leadership team.
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes.
• Foster a collaborative environment to promote data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to capture and analyze data needs.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administrations, information technology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in reporting & analysis.
• Strong verbal and communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Strong financial management skills and critical thinking.

Requirements:

• Analysis & Reporting knowledge and experience.
• Portfolio management.
• MS Excel and other business intelligence tools preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in an Information Technology environment preferred.
• Experience building and using Planview or other PPM tools is highly recommended.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable when dealing with change and multiple priorities.
• Positive attitude with the ability to deliver within tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with geographically and culturally diverse multi-functional teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship management and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• MS SharePoint, PowerBI, and Visio
• Knowledge of practical AI usage
• Data Fundamentals
• Azure Cloud Fundamentals

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 distributed team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

What can we offer?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment:

Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Region: Toronto, Ontario
Work week: Compressed
Hybrid

Salary range: $61,350.00 CAD - $102,250.00 CAD

For candidates applying outside the main region, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range relevant to your area. Salary varies based on local market conditions, geography, and role-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education or training.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide range of customizable benefits, including medical care, dental care, mental health, vision care, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and various employee assistance programs. We also provide eligible employees with different retirement savings plans (including pension plans and an international share ownership program with employer matching contributions) and resources for education and financial advice.