Head of Japan Data Office
Core
Leading Japan Data Office strategy, governance, and data management to enable trusted, high-quality, business-driven data use across Manulife Japan.
Role type
Senior IC data office head (strategy, governance, platform operations)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and reliable data platforms and BI reporting capabilities for business and regulatory needs
Domain
Financial services / Insurance / Data Management
Required skills
Data governance, data quality, data engineering, data platform operations, stakeholder management, strategic planning, team leadership, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Financial services/insurance industry experience, regulatory reporting, cloud-based data modernization, AI/advanced analytics, distributed team management, enterprise architecture
Technologies
Azure Data Platform, Databricks, SQL, Data Factory, Power BI
Responsibilities
Establish enterprise-wide data governance and management practices; Align Japan's data strategy with regional/global teams; Oversee data platform delivery and support; Drive data and analytics initiatives for business insights; Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and manage demand; Build and lead data engineering capabilities including pipelines and modern BI
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership