Manulife
Financial Services
Director&ChiefProductOwner
“Director & Chief Product Owner at Manulife. Skills: Product strategy, Agile delivery, Stakeholder collaboration, Digital transformation. Oversee strategic direction. Oversee development”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve strategic objectives; Deliver measurable business outcomes; Optimize digital capabilities; Ensure consistent delivery of value
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Decision-making skills; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8–10 years leading cross-functional teams, 5+ years industry experience with insurance products, 5+ years industry experience with wealth products, Proven track record in digital strategy, Proven track record in transformation, Familiarity with agile development methodologies, Familiarity with release management, Familiarity with JIRA, Familiarity with Confluence, Ability to adapt to change, Understand impact of emerging technologies, Excellent analytical skills, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent decision-making skills, Exceptional communication skills, Exceptional interpersonal skills, Ability to influence stakeholders, Ability to collaborate across levels, Experience with data analytics, Experience with change management, Experience with digital engagement strategies
Nice to Have
Post-graduate degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Oversee strategic direction
Shape customer experience
Drive business transformation
Define product strategy
Ensure successful execution
Manage product backlog
Mentor Product Owners
Foster customer-centricity
Foster continuous improvement
Deliver measurable business outcomes
Optimize digital capabilities
Lead large-scale initiatives
Ensure strategic objectives achieve outcomes
Define digital product strategy
Communicate product strategy
Define product vision
Communicate product vision
Define product roadmap
Communicate product roadmap
Incorporate feedback and insights
Influence product direction
Deliver meaningful experiences
Collaborate with IT counterparts
Align on solution design
Align on development strategies
Align on QA strategies
Align on testing strategies
Ensure technical feasibility
Share solution concepts
Determine best path forward
Deliver high-quality products
Use advanced analytics
Optimize product offerings
Prioritize features across squads
Ensure consistent delivery
Coordinate across stakeholders
Drive complex product decisions
Drive complex requirements
Drive complex success criteria
Develop Product Owners
Develop integrated plans
Manage integrated plans
Drive continuous improvement
Present progress updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Business lines; Value streams; IT counterparts; Multiple stakeholders; Globally diverse organization
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Stakeholder updates
Process & Methodology
SAFe, Scrum, Agile, Roadmap planning, Milestone planning
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