Corporate Strategy Lead

Manulife/John Hancock; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Philippines seeks a Corporate Strategy Lead to drive enterprise strategic priorities, translate strategy into coordinated programs, and enable sustainable growth. You will collaborate with HR, Internal Comms, and other teams to execute the corporate strategy while strengthening people engagement and development across the organization.

In this role, you will partner with senior leadership, monitor initiative progress, and design enterprise-wide programs and events to foster a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate strategy or management consulting.
• Strong ability to translate strategy into actionable programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with groups to develop and execute corporate strategy.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships to drive growth.
• Align strategy with talent management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Communicate corporate strategy to employees and external stakeholders.
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and adjust as needed.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams for strategy alignment.
• Support senior leadership in long-term strategic planning.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/HR

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

The Corporate Strategy Lead drives the execution of enterprise strategic priorities that strengthen business performance, enable sustainable growth, and advance an inclusive workplace. The role translates corporate strategy into coordinated programs, cross-functional initiatives, and measurable outcomes across Manulife Philippines. Working closely with HR, Internal Comms and other teams to execute and deliver the overall corporate strategy of the Manulife Philippines, while also focusing on strengthening people engagement and development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the various groups to develop and execute the corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
• This includes identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for strategic partnerships to drive growth.
• Work closely with the HR team to align the corporate strategy with talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives, with a focus on developing a high-performance culture that supports the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Partner with the Internal Comms team to effectively communicate and the corporate strategy to all employees and stakeholders, while also developing external communication strategies, including social media, to enhance the organization's reputation and market presence.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of strategic initiatives, making adjustments as needed to ensure successful execution, and leveraging external relationships to gather feedback and insights for continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the corporate strategy, leveraging external relationships to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange with external experts and industry leaders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans and identify areas for improvement, leveraging external relationships to access industry best practices, benchmarking data, and expert advice to inform strategic decision-making.
• Organize and execute enterprise-wide programs and initiatives such as but not limited to townhalls, leadership forum, CEO connect, and team-building activities to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Additionally, will establish effective collaboration practices and design enterprise-wide programs that keep all stakeholders well-informed, motivated, and aligned with the organization's goals and values through various channels and programs.
• Establish effective leadership and building strong partnerships as essential to promoting a cohesive and productive work environment that supports the organization's DEI goals.
• The role will ensure excellent management and implementation of successful programs and interventions that supports our high-performing team and fosters our winning culture.
• Proactively build and nurture relationships with industry leaders and key stakeholders to enhance the organization's market presence and drive strategic growth initiatives.
• This includes representing the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to cultivate relationships, best practice sharing and identify potential collaborations.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify market trends, competitive landscapes, and opportunities for strategic growth, leveraging external relationships to gain valuable insights and identify potential business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate strategy, business development, or management consulting, with a demonstrated ability to build and leverage external relationships to drive strategic growth initiatives and enhance market presence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and leverage external relationships to gain valuable market intelligence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects, with a focus on delivering results and leveraging external relationships to drive successful execution.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively and critically about business challenges and opportunities, leveraging external relationships to gain diverse perspectives and insights.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities, while leveraging external relationships to stay informed about market dynamics and industry trends.

Preference

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or related field; MBA or advanced degree.

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

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].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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.

Awards

We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

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 Top100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026.

Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers.

Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.