Chief Product Owner & Strategy Director

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto seeks a Director & Chief Product Owner. This role focuses on strategic product leadership within an Agile framework, driving business transformation through innovative digital solutions. Responsibilities include defining product strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and optimizing product offerings. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in insurance and wealth products, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of digital strategies. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 8–10 years leading cross-functional teams in complex organizations.
• 5 years industry experience with individual insurance and wealth products.
• Experience with digital strategy and transformation in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product strategy and vision.
• Own product backlog and feature prioritization.
• Drive complex product development decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Post-graduate degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Toronto seeks a Director & Chief Product Owner. This role focuses on strategic product leadership within an Agile framework, driving business transformation through innovative digital solutions. Responsibilities include defining product strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and optimizing product offerings. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in insurance and wealth products, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of digital strategies. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive compensation package.