Lead Data AI Architect

10+ years of experience in data/analytics architecture, with 3+ years designing AI/ML solutions in production (GenAI experience strongly preferred).

Proven experience architecting on Azure across data and AI services (e.g., Data Lake/Databricks/Synapse/Fabric as applicable; Azure AI services), ideally within financial services and/or insurance.

Strong understanding of data governance, data modeling, integration, metadata management, and privacy/security controls; able to extend these practices to AI/GenAI governance.

Strong architecture leadership skills: drive decisions, manage trade-offs, and influence across teams while maintaining delivery focus.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data/AI concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience with modern engineering practices (IaC, CI/CD), and with MLOps/LLMOps concepts such as model/prompt versioning, evaluation, monitoring, and deployment patterns.

$113,260.00 CAD - $210,340.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact

hr@manulife.com

for the salary range for your location.

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

hr@manulife.com

Lead end-to-end architecture for modern data and AI solutions (enterprise data lake, data warehouse, streaming, analytics, ML, and GenAI) that support multiple business functions.

Define and evangelize reference architectures and reusable patterns for data, ML, and GenAI (including MLOps/LLMOps/AIOps), and guide delivery teams on implementation.

Stay current with emerging technologies and practices across data engineering, machine learning, and Generative AI (e.g., RAG, vector search, model fine-tuning, and orchestration).

Evaluate and integrate Azure-native and partner technologies that enhance data processing, storage, analytics, and AI model lifecycle management (CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and cost controls).

Ensure interoperability, data consistency, and responsible AI through strong API/data standards, metadata management, security-by-design, privacy, and model governance.

Conduct discovery to understand current-state data and AI landscapes, including platforms, pipelines, models, and key use cases.

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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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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

https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html

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