Manager, Sponsor Services

Reporting to the Director, Plan Sponsor Services, the Manager, PSS Client Services is responsible for the management and delivery of the client experience within Group Retirement Solutions. This team is part of the Plan Sponsor Services Organization inside Customer Experience. 
 

Position Responsibilities:

• Understand and agree with management the responsibilities of the team; develop capacity objectives and audit programs to manage quality
• Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
• Lead staff and conduct ad-hoc reviews to ensure quality of service
• Influence and advocate with applicable business partners best practices and solutions for ongoing management of client expectations and service
• Leadership of relationship team handling clients and market sources with the most significant financial influence in Group Retirement Solutions
• Special work may be performed such as investigations, consultation and oversight of complex client administration processes
• Client interaction is integral to this role, this leader acts as an escalation point for external clients as well as internal business partners

Required Qualifications:

• Superior customer service and relationship management skills
• Change management experience with proven ability to effectively implement change in a transformational organization.
• Demonstrated skill in evaluating feasibility or practicality of ideas and options; assessing risks and trade-offs; making informed and timely decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This applies to both internal and external parties and understanding your audience in knowing the level of information that should be shared in each venue.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong GRS knowledge is preferred but not essential
• RPA designation is an asset

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• 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

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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

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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.