Manager, Product Development

Manulife Financial; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial is seeking a highly motivated Manager/Senior Manager, Product Development to drive life insurance product development from concept through launch, ensuring customer needs and regulatory requirements are met.

You will work with Distribution, Actuarial, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance and Risk to deliver innovative products that strengthen market position and customer value. Hybrid work arrangement in Singapore is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in life insurance product development, product strategy, pricing or related roles.
• Experience developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment.
• Strong understanding of insurance product design and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of new products and enhancements from concept to launch, including business cases and sales materials.
• Develop and execute product roadmap by identifying market opportunities and customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive product initiatives and resolve issues.
• Partner with distribution teams to develop sales campaigns that drive adoption and growth.
• Ensure governance, risk oversight, and disciplined project delivery for product initiatives.
• Support other product initiatives as required.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Product strategy

Pricing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing/Economics/Actuarial Science or related

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Manager / Senior Manager, Product Development to join our Product team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the development and enhancement of life insurance products from concept through launch, ensuring solutions meet customer needs, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Distribution, Actuarial, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Risk functions to deliver innovative product solutions that strengthen our market position and create value for customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of new products and enhancements from concept to launch, including business cases, product specifications, stakeholder alignment, and preparation of point of sales documents.

• Support the development and execution of product roadmap for assigned product portfolios by identifying market opportunities, customer needs, industry trend and translating insights into actionable product initiatives and value propositions.

• Collaborate and drive conversations with cross functional stakeholders (eg: Distribution, Actuarial, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance) to drive product initiatives, influence alignment, and resolve issues timely.

• Partner with distribution teams to develop and execute sales campaigns that drive product adoption, customer value, and business growth.

• Ensure effective execution of product initiatives through strong governance, risk oversight, and disciplined project delivery.

• Support of other product initiatives and projects as required from time to time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in life insurance product development, product strategy, pricing or other related roles.

• Experience developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps.

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple business functions.

• Strong understanding of insurance product design, customer value propositions, market dynamics, competitive positioning and insurance process.

• Good analytical, commercial, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset, committed to fostering knowledge sharing and a high-performing team culture.

• Good communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

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Working Arrangement

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