Director, Data Governance Delivery Lead - Asia Data Office
John Hancock Manulife
Director, Data Governance Delivery Lead – Asia Data Office
We are seeking a Director – Data Governance Delivery Lead to drive execution excellence and product ownership for ADO’s data governance initiatives. This role is critical in ensuring that governance programs deliver measurable business impact, regulatory compliance, and sustainable improvements in data management. The successful candidate will lead strategic governance programs, own key governance products, and foster collaboration across business and technology teams to embed governance practices effectively.
As part of ADO, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead large-scale data governance programs that enable trusted and compliant data usage across the organization.
Act as product owner for governance frameworks and tools, ensuring they meet evolving business and regulatory needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive adoption and continuous improvement of governance practices.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Lead Delivery of Data Governance Programs
Oversee end-to-end delivery of data governance initiatives, ensuring timely execution, resource alignment, measurable outcomes, and business impact.
Define delivery roadmaps, manage dependencies, and monitor progress against milestones.
2. Own Data Governance Products and Frameworks
Act as product owner for key governance components, including data ownership framework, data sharing protocols, metadata management, data access control, data lineage, data quality standards, and data risk management practices.
Ensure governance products are scalable, user-friendly, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Enable GenAI-driven governance capabilities, such as automated metadata enrichment, AI-assisted data quality monitoring, and intelligent policy enforcement.
3. Ensure Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Implement governance policies and standards, monitor adherence to regulatory and internal requirements, and proactively manage data-related risks.
Maintain audit readiness and ensure governance solutions meet compliance obligations across jurisdictions.
4. Coordinate Cross-Functional Stakeholders
Drive collaboration across business units, technology teams, and data stewards to embed governance practices and enable effective adoption of governance products.
Facilitate governance forums and working groups to align priorities and resolve issues.
5. Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Identify opportunities to optimize governance processes, enhance product capabilities, and leverage technology to deliver sustainable improvements in data management.
Introduce automation, analytics, and emerging technologies—including GenAI enablement for governance workflows—to strengthen efficiency and resilience.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
15+ years in data management or governance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing enterprise-scale programs.
Proven track record in delivering complex governance initiatives and managing governance products.
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data quality, and compliance standards.
Familiarity with governance tools (e.g. Informatica) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Exposure to AI/GenAI-driven governance solutions is a plus.
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication 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.
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