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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

The opportunity

At Manulife, we are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as AVP, Retirement Product. In this role, you will lead a team of experienced product managers in the development and ongoing enhancements of offerings for John Hancock retirement clients. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the finance/insurance industry.

Responsibilities:

• Foster and guide strategic vision; develop and implement highly complex and integrated project portfolio across various client segments to support the growth plans of the retirement business.

• Work collaboratively with product management colleagues, technology, project office, finance, operations, and marketing teams to successfully deliver on project roadmap, strategic vision, and enhanced client service capabilities.

• Partner across product development and with functional experts to plan and implement large- and small-scale projects that modernize the business’s overall capabilities for serving all customers (sponsors, advisors, TPAs, and participants) in a way that delivers expected benefits within annual budgets.

• Work to establish a continuous subject matter expertise, with a specific focus on core record-keeping platforms and adjust project portfolio considering trends and forces shaping the industry and advancements in record-keeping functionality.

How will you create impact?

Reporting to the head of US Retirement Product, this role will provide guidance and knowledge on retirement solutions with a thorough understanding of effective approaches and implementation of record-keeping functionality. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of retirement offerings and promote positive change within the industry.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage, and act for their benefit.

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

• You do what is right, work with integrity, and speak up.

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors’ degree and 10+ years of experience in the retirement industry.

• Ability to lead working in agile methodology. SAFe specific experience is an asset.

• Dynamic and forward-thinking individual who consistently strives for impactful solutions.

• Previous leadership experience; leading teams in diverse environments is a plus.

• Extensive knowledge of the retirement industry, competitive dynamics, and trends.

• Knowledge of the ERISA and FINRA regulatory environment and guidelines.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across an organization.

• Demonstrated experience managing internal and external relationships.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits package.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you:

• Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Promoting Corporate Responsibility: We establish a company that contributes to the well-being of all individuals and makes a favorable impact on society and the environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation: Manulife is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife /John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process . All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Salary range is expected to be between

$148,400.00 USD - $275,500.00 USD

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

Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)