Reporting to the Lead Product Owner, Disability Value Stream, the Product Owner is accountable to coordinate and support actions that will transform the business and drive our strategy forward. In this role, you will partner closely with the Disability Senior Product Owner (SPO), the Disability Leadership team and IT teams. This role requires a deep understanding of the Disability environment.
Position Responsibilities:
Coordinates across team members to drive product development decisions with direction from the Disability Lead Product Owner
Aids Disability LPO in defining the product backlog and feature prioritization process of the squad
Determines and completes backlog priorities
Completes detailed user stories, partnering with squads to enable delivery of prioritized features
Ensures communication and delivery between design & engineering teams
Acts as the voice of the customer in the definition of product; incorporates feedback from customer interviews and business users
Collaborates closely with business partners to achieve business priorities & initiatives
Actively coaches squads and assists with management
Provide PO acceptance of the delivered features
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience working in large, complex, national operational environment
Knowledge of Insurance, Group Benefits and Health is an asset
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly developed teamwork, communication and influencing skills
Ability to work optimally within a geographically dispersed team and leverage knowledge across the organization
Ability to understand flow of work from intake to release, optimizing squad work in progress, and clearly communicating priorities for upcoming work
Coaching attitude and abilities, enabling team members in defining solutions, and delivering to outcomes.
Bilingual (French & English) is an asset
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
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 [email protected].
CAN, Ontario - Full Time Remote
Remote
Salary range is expected to be between
$74,270.00 CAD - $137,930.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] 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 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
