Product Growth Manager

Manulife/John Hancock; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Product Growth Manager to support go-to-market strategy and product experience for Optional Life and Critical Illness. You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations and Digital Product to drive member adoption and lead key projects in the Group Benefits space.

You will report to the Product Director of Optional Benefits and work on a cross-functional portfolio, shaping partnerships, customer journeys, and product marketing collateral for Canada markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with cross-functional teams.
• University degree required.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to clearly convey business priorities and translate complex products into clear value propositions.

Responsibilities

• Project management: Establish and maintain a reporting framework for product launches and status to stakeholders.
• Relationship management: Develop relationships across the organization to identify opportunities for partnerships and align goals.
• Go-to-market strategy: Partner with Marketing, Distribution and Operations to build go-to-market plans and drive product adoption.
• Market analysis: Identify target sponsors and segments to scale participation across the portfolio.
• Product lifecycle management: Lead efforts to manage escalations across product lifecycle, including risk and compliance.
• Product excellence: Serve as subject matter expert on portfolio with cross-functional teams and external audiences.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree

Job description

The Product Growth Manager will support go-to-market strategy and product experience for a portfolio of products, including Optional Life and Critical Illness. Working in close collaboration with teams such as Marketing, Sales, Operations and Digital Product, the Product Growth Manager will implement new strategies to drive member adoption and lead special projects. Reporting directly to the Product Director of Optional Benefits, your role is critical in managing a key portfolio in the Group Benefits space.

Position Responsibilities

• Project management: Establish and maintain a reporting framework to ensure product launch plans and status are clearly communicated to stakeholders across the organization
• Relationship management and influence: Develop relationships with individuals across the organization to identify opportunities for partnerships and ensure shared goals are reached
• Go-to-market strategy: Partner with Marketing, Distribution and Operations to build go-to-market plans and drive product adoption.
• Market analysis: Identify target sponsors and segments for promotional efforts to scale participation in products across the portfolio
• Product lifecycle management: Lead efforts to manage escalations across the product lifecycle, including risk, compliance and other operational issues
• Product excellence: Serve as subject matter expert on portfolio of products with cross-functional teams throughout Group Benefits as well as to external audiences

Shared Responsibilities

• Partner with Member and Sponsor digital teams to ensure that purchasing journeys and marketing collateral are engaging and optimal
• Collaborate across Business Units (BUs) to align distribution strategies with Group Benefits business practices, sponsor expectations and Canada segment goals
• Be the first point of contact for all questions and support sales/distribution on any product inquiries

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience working with cross-functional teams to lead initiatives from scoping to execution
• University degree
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to clearly convey business priorities, project status, and to translate complex products into clear, compelling, value propositions
• High level of self-motivation and keen sense of owning and delivering on project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting or a start-up environment
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems creatively in a highly matrixed and regulated environment
• Willingness to travel as required

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 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 [e-mail].

Location & Working Arrangement

Toronto, Ontario

Hybrid

Salary

Salary range is expected to be between $92,900.00 CAD - $142,900.00 CAD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition with recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026