Drive acquisition integration programs fundamental to the success of the Manulife strategy in partnership with the Head of Integration Enablement, the relevant business unit Delivery Leader and cross-functional business leaders;
Partner with leaders across Manulife/John Hancock to ensure acquisition program goals are translated to measurable action plans;
Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership and business partners;
Develop and manage an integrated plan and roadmap of activities;
Oversee all elements of the integration program;
Serve as a primary point of escalation and solutioning for delivery teams;
Ensure financial objectives are met through the active forecasting of requirements;
Lead program management activities such as milestone and impact planning, progress reviews and approvals, budget planning and management;
Develop, motivate, mentor and challenge project teams and value streams (indirect reports);
Communicate/present consolidated key insights to Program Sponsors and Senior Management audiences/stakeholders;
Identify and negotiate resources across business units.
Manage and monitor program financials with a focus on integration activities.

Proven experience driving Acquisition Integrations and/or multi-year transformational efforts within the financial services industry.
Proven experience driving innovation within well-established organizations looking to move to the next level of success.
Proven experience working with cross-functional teams and projects.
10+ years of program management experience.
Proven ability to probe for understanding of risks and issues to ensure transparency and supports achievement of business objectives.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to form actionable plans.
Proven experience as a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo to drive significant change.
Highly self-directed and comfortable thinking through disparate processes, systems, solutions and areas to leverage enterprise linkages to support successful change.
Strong ability to present complex ideas clearly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to provide updates to all levels, including senior management.
Excellent customer focus and commitment to quality while still meeting deadlines.
Strong financial acumen, with an ability to understand key metrics and their relation to business drivers.
Bachelor's degree.
PMP and/or CSM preferred.

Program Director – Acquisition Integration

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