Sr. Project Manager - Manulife Forestry Management

We are excited to present a challenging and unique opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and energetic Senior Project Manager to join our Value-Added Services team and become a critical team member of Manulife Forest Management.

Manulife Forest Management (MFM) is seeking candidates interested in managing projects related to an expansion of Value-Added Services (VAS) in North America. This position will be specifically focused on wetland and stream mitigation markets, project management, Nature Based Solutions and execution of project deliverables.  The Senior Project Manager is a vital member of the value-added services group, a dispersed group of entrepreneurs focused on initiating green infrastructure, Section 404 mitigation projects, and ecosystem service-related projects. This role is a component of fiduciary asset management and requires a working knowledge of fiduciary obligations. This mid-level position reports to the National Manager of Value-Added Services.  The candidate selected for this position will be expected to work cross-functionally to realize opportunities that rely on a range of skill sets housed in various disciplines and internal groups. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Understand and be responsible for client fiduciary obligations through project management skills.
• Budget and accounting throughout the project development and execution phases.
• Understand and be responsible for personal safety and the stewardship of the environment.
• Understand and be responsible for compliance with Manulife John Hancock policies and procedures.
• Liase with team members of the VAS group: Forestry, Agriculture, Resource Support Team, Portfolio Management Client Services, and other internal colleagues
• Conduct research on potential VAS projects and share technical knowledge with VAS team and other peer groups.
• Proactively identify, track, and communicate issues affecting projects and collaborate on collaborating critical pathways to resolution.
• Organize the VAS project pipeline on Sharepoint, MS Teams, or through another customer interaction management (CIM) program.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for project management responsibilities and deliverable schedules.
• Identify and develop specific projects
• Provide assistance in policy development and implementation related to the job function.
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned based on VAS project delivery needs and schedules.

Individual Responsibilities: 70%

• Proven track record of organizational leadership and project management
• Direct experience with Section 404 Stream and Wetland mitigation banking development and/or administration
• Nature Based Solutions Project Due Diligence and Discovery
• Conservation and/or species specific bank registration and permitting
• GIS analytics and mapping to support VAS projects
• Managing feasibility assessments and due diligence phases of project development
• Reviewing proposals, managing consultants and administrative project delivery
• Employee relations, client relations, community relations, industry relations, communications, and employee safety
• Project management cost and return expectations, discounted cash flow analysis and budgets
• Participate in senior leadership meetings and provide project management review schedules and deliverables on a regular basis.
• Facilitate the development and action plan of project delivery, critical pathways and creative solutions.
• Responsible for providing business input and progress to ensure all projects meet business objectives.
• Analytical problem solving: ability to apply and analyze data to clearly identify the problem, develop solution(s) and course correct
• Safety-related personal management

Shared Responsibilities: 30%

• Cross collaboration with identified MIMTA teams and external stakeholders to manage project delivery and maintain production schedules.
• Project communication for project delivery workflows and schedules
• Create and develop projects that enable Value Added Services for our clients.
• Ability to work and positively influence cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural resource field or related  
• Minimum of seven (7) years of applicable experience managing projects, preparing budgets and/or writing proposals for RFP’s or RFQ’s.
• Proficient in ArcGIS mapping and analysis
• A self-motivated team-oriented acumen
• Strong and clear technical writing skills
• Excellent relationship, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong computational, organizational and analytical skills with