Senior IT Product Owner

Company 19 - John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.); Toronto; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Product Owner in Toronto. This role involves collaborating with teams to drive product strategy, defining requirements, and overseeing product development. The ideal candidate should possess over 7 years of IT product management experience and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Flexible work environment

Generous vacation policy

Employee assistance plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT product management.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and data management projects.
• Strong decision-making skills to prioritize features.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop product strategies.
• Define and prioritize product requirements and manage the backlog.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Data Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Education

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

Manulife is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Owner to become a part of our dynamic team! As a part of this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and influence the direction of our product management initiatives. By adopting innovation and the latest technology, this position offers a one-of-a-kind chance to create a substantial contribution to a top-tier organization.

Position Responsibilities :

Product Strategy and Vision :

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement product strategies, encouraging alignment across the organization.
• Work closely with the team to establish a clear product vision, objectives, and plan, ensuring the creation of outstanding products that meet customer requirements.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and opportunities, keeping us ahead of the competition.
• Apply GDT Vision and Strategy for guiding product development.

Product Development and Delivery :

Define and prioritize product requirements, build user stories, and manage the product backlog effectively.

Work with development and Ops teams, providing clear mentorship and requirements to ensure flawless execution and timely delivery.

Collaborate with UX / UI designers to build outstanding user experiences that drive engagement and happiness.

Agile Practices and Team Collaboration :

Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Lead sprint planning and review sessions.

Collaborate with the Development and Ops Teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement :

Monitor product performance, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions to continuously improve product offerings.

Engage with customers and internal team members to collect feedback and valuable insights, integrating them into continuous improvement and development efforts.

Partner Engagement :

Foster strong collaborator engagement to ensure alignment with business goals and facilitate effective collaboration.

Required Qualifications :

Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT product management, with a focus on Business Intelligence and data management projects.

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications are required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Consistent track record of successfully leading and delivering a high level of IT projects, preferably in the financial industry.

Confirmed experience delivering modern MDM technology and standard IT methodology related projects.

Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and experience working in agile teams.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate product vision, requirements, and feedback effectively.

Ability to analyze data, trends, and user feedback to make informed product decisions.

Strong decision-making skills to prioritize features and guide the development process.

A basic understanding of the technical aspects of Azure / Databricks / BI.

Ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and help implement solutions.

Capability to encourage and motivate the team towards achieving the GDT vision and goals.

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 distributed team, we’ll support you in crafting 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 .

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

Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

104,860.00 USD - $194,740.00 USD

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 / John Hancock 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 / 401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company : John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)