Job Description

Join our Architecture Strategy and Enablement team!
Our Architecture Engagement & Enablement Lead will be developing and driving plans that support architecture partners across domains, engineering, and business units in engaging with and delivering on strategic architecture priorities.
This manager-level role works closely with the AVP and other architecture leaders to ensure communication, adoption, and collaboration are effectively supported across the architecture community.
Position Responsibilities:
Architecture Adoption Planning
Support the development and execution of partner engagement plans that align architecture priorities with business and delivery needs.
Assist technology leaders in identifying key collaborator groups and tailoring engagement approaches to ensure relevance, clarity, and impact.
Coordinate with architecture teams to support consistent messaging and alignment across domains.
Outcome: Architecture partners are informed, aligned, and actively contributing to critical initiatives.
Architecture Community Enablement & Coordination
Support planning and logistics for architecture community activities, including forums, workshops, and communications.
Help maintain and evolve shared resources such as playbooks, reusable patterns, and onboarding guides.
Facilitate feedback loops between architecture teams and delivery organizations to improve adoption and execution.
Outcome: A connected and enabled architecture community that drives consistency and shared learning.
Architecture Strategy Communication
Support architecture leaders in translating strategy into consumable formats for diverse audiences (e.g., engineers, product managers, business leaders).
Coordinate communications and enablement materials to support rollout of architecture initiatives.
Track engagement effectiveness and provide input to improve future engagement plans.
Outcome: Architecture initiatives are understood, adopted, and embedded into delivery practices.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years in architecture, engineering enablement, or technical program management.
Experience supporting engagement and enablement plans.
Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and business audiences.
Proven ability to support alignment and adoption across complex, matrixed organizations.
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 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 request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .
Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario
Working Arrangement Hybrid
Salary range is expected to be between $94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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