Senior Manager, Product Development

Manulife; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife seeks a Manager / Senior Manager, Product Development to lead life insurance product development from concept to launch, ensuring solutions meet customer needs, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Distribution, Actuarial, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance and Risk to translate insights into actionable initiatives and value propositions, while governing delivery and maintaining product excellence.

Qualifications

• 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 across multiple business functions.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical, commercial, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Strong team player with collaborative mindset and knowledge sharing.

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 sale documents.
• Support development and execution of product roadmap by identifying market opportunities and customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive product initiatives and resolve issues timely.
• Partner with distribution teams to develop and execute sales campaigns that drive product adoption and business growth.
• Ensure effective execution of product initiatives through governance, risk oversight, and disciplined project delivery.
• Support other product initiatives and projects as required.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Leadership

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.

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].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid