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Director & Chief Product Owner

2 days ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Manulife Full time $116,000 - $166,000

We are seeking a visionary Director & Chief Product Owner to oversee strategic direction, development, and delivery of one of our digital product portfolio value streams. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our customer experience and driving business transformation through innovative, data-driven solutions. Acting as the voice of the customer and a key influencer across business lines, you will partner with stakeholders and technology teams to define product strategy, prioritize features, and ensure successful execution of cross-functional, large-scale initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

As the senior product leader within our SAFe Agile framework, you will own the product vision, manage the backlog across multiple agile squads, and mentor Product Owners to foster a culture of customer-centricity and continuous improvement. Your ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership will enable you to deliver measurable business outcomes, optimize digital capabilities, and champion change across a globally diverse organization.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Partner across business lines and value streams to lead large-scale initiatives and ensure strategic objectives achieve intended outcomes.

  • Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the digital product strategy, vision, and roadmap in alignment with business priorities and global technology strategy.

  • Customer-Centric Design: Act as the voice of the customer, incorporating feedback and insights to influence product direction and deliver meaningful experiences.

  • IT partnership: Collaborate closely with IT counterparts, align on solution design, development, QA, and testing strategies. Work together to ensure technical feasibility, share solution concepts with stakeholders, gather feedback, and jointly determine the best path forward for delivering high-quality products.

  • Data-Driven Decisions: Use advanced analytics, A/B testing, and experimentation to validate hypotheses and optimize product offerings.

  • Agile Delivery: Own the product backlog and feature prioritization across multiple agile squads and initiatives, ensuring consistent delivery of business value.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate across multiple stakeholders to drive complex product development decisions, requirements, and success criteria.

  • Mentorship & Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor Product Owners to foster a culture of customer-centricity and continuous improvement.

  • Integrated Planning: Partner with IT leaders to develop and manage integrated plans for initiatives, including milestone planning, testing, reviews, and approvals.

  • Performance Optimization: Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement through data analytics and insights.

  • Communication & Change Leadership: Present key insights, vision, and progress updates to stakeholders, acting as a change agent across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8–10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives using SAFe/Scrum methodologies in a complex, globally diverse organization.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline; post-graduate degree preferred.

  • At least 5 years of industry experience with individual insurance and wealth products, service processes, and customer needs.

  • Proven track record in digital strategy and transformation within financial services, with strong knowledge of emerging digital technologies.

  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies, release management, and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

  • Strong ability to adapt to change and understand the impact of emerging technologies.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels.

  • Experience with data analytics, change management, and digital engagement strategies.

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.

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

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

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$116,000.00 CAD - $166,000.00 CAD

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 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.