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About the Role
The Head of Japan Data Office leads the organization’s data strategy, governance, and management capabilities to ensure trusted, high-quality data usage across Manulife Japan. This role acts as the main liaison between Japan stakeholders and regional/global Data Office teams, ensuring alignment of data policies, standards, and platform roadmaps. The incumbent will oversee data platform operations, drive modernization initiatives, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable data solutions. The role collaborates with business leaders and Information Services to identify and execute strategic data and analytics initiatives that improve decision-making, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer outcomes. It also leads the development of business intelligence and reporting capabilities while fostering a strong data-driven culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Japan Data Office function and establish enterprise-wide data governance, data quality, and data management practices across business and technology organizations.
- Act as the primary liaison with regional and global Data Office and Data Platform teams to align Japan’s data strategy, standards, architecture, and platform roadmap.
- Oversee the delivery, support, and continuous improvement of data platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable data services for business and regulatory needs.
- Drive data and analytics initiatives that enable business insights, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making.
- Partner closely with business stakeholders, Information Services teams, and external vendors to define data priorities, manage demand, and deliver strategic data capabilities.
- Build and lead data engineering capabilities, including data integration, data pipelines, cloud-based data solutions, and modern BI reporting platforms.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in Data Management, Data Engineering, Analytics, or Enterprise Data Platforms.
- 8+ years of experience leading large-scale data initiatives using Azure Data Platform, Databricks, SQL, Data Factory, Power BI, or similar technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience establishing data governance frameworks, data quality controls, and enterprise data management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills with experience managing regional and global stakeholder relationships.
Skills
- Azure Data Platform
- Databricks
- SQL
- Data Factory
- Power BI
Location
- Hatsudai Head Office, Tokyo Opera City, 3-20-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Japan
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 12+ years of experience
- 8+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Salary/Compensations
- Based on experience, skills and knowledge
- Commutation allowance and Variable Incentive Bonus are paid based on our Work Rules.
Benefits
- Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Worker's Accident Insurance)
- Benefit One
- Training system (include Japanese lesson / English lesson)
- Childcare Leave/Family care Leave
- Baby-sitter support program
- wiwiw System (Support program for those who take Childcare Leave)
- Retirement Pension (only for Regular employee)
About the Company
- Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.
- Learn more about opportunities with us at jobs.manulife.com.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 hr@manulife.com.