Engineering Manager

Manulife

Engineering Manager at Manulife overseeing diverse engineering teams and delivering scalable technical solutions. Leading the transformation of technology delivery and improving operational excellence.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$113,000 - CA$163,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of engineers, fostering psychological safety, engagement, and continuous learning.
Partner closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineers to identify problems and deliver valuable, user‑focused solutions.
Guide the delivery of new products, enhancements, and technology upgrades using scalable and maintainable designs.
Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical applications.
Translate complex program requirements into clear, actionable technical direction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years experience leading technology teams of 8+, with accountability for delivery, people development, and quality outcomes.
Demonstrated success building and supporting high‑performing teams in hybrid or distributed environments.
Comfort working across a broad technology landscape, including modern web applications, APIs, backend systems, and legacy platforms.
Practical experience with Agile and DevOps practices, such as continuous integration, automated testing, and iterative delivery.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability
life and AD&D insurance coverage
adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
financial education and counseling resources
generous paid time off program includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
full range of statutory leaves of absence

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Hard Skills & Tools

AgileDevOpscontinuous integrationautomated testingmodern web applicationsAPIsbackend systemslegacy platforms

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentcommunicationproblem-solvingengagementpsychological safety