The Project Manager plays a key role in contributing to the success of the global wealth and asset management division by providing key project management services to the business in support of Manulife Investment Management's public markets investment organization. Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Business Management, the Project Manager works closely with the project team to drive the business forward through detailed planning, tracking delivery of milestones/tasks and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and looks to remove barriers and make the way we work more efficient. A proven track record with impeccable attention to detail, known for hitting deadlines and making the right call in challenging situations. Position Responsibilities:
- Support the Public Markets Business Office in organizing complex cross-functional projects with strategic impact on the investment business.
- Work with the project team to plan and execute initiatives.
- Coordinate tasks, monitor project timelines, track delivery of milestones/key metrics, identify risks and provide status updates.
- Provide project administration including scheduling meetings, managing project documentation, and maintaining project SharePoint sites.
- Participate in project meetings, document outcomes and action items, prepare reports and contribute to the overall project management process.
- Communicate and collaborate within and across the organization for input on priorities, approach and solution designs.
- Assist team members with complex items and recommend resolutions to potential issues.
- Identify when project(s) appear to be deviating from plan and develop effective remedies for bringing project(s) back on schedule when required. Raise issues early and prepare options to resolve.
- Work across team to improve processes (efficiency in how we manage or do work, provide updates, etc.)
- Perform other ad hoc projects or tasks related to the business office as requested.
Qualifications: - 1-2 years project management experience strongly preferred, PMP certification would also be a benefit
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field with experience in asset management, financial services or consulting industry preferred.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential for success in this position.
- Ability to coordinate and manage interconnected pieces between multiple workstreams.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, balance deliverables and ensure time schedules are maintained.
- Structured, well organized with methodical planning, analytical and execution skills.
- A capacity for constant learning from both success and failure, remaining open to change and continuous improvement.
- Comfortable working independently, as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Strong PC skills (i.e., MS Office suite of products, strong Excel, and Power Point skills).
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.
About Manulife Investment Management Manulife Investment Management (MIM) is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship to partner with clients across our institutional, retail, and retirement businesses globally. Our specialist approach to money management includes the highly differentiated strategies of our fixed-income, specialized equity, multi-asset solutions, and private markets teams-along with access to specialized, unaffiliated asset managers from around the world through our multimanager model.
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Primary Location Boston, Massachusetts
Working Arrangement Hybrid
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