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$121K - 217K a year
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver new insurance solutions from go-to-market planning through post-launch actions ensuring market success.
7+ years in project/program management with experience in insurance or annuity solutions, strong collaboration and communication skills, and familiarity with Agile and project management tools.
The Project Director coordinates the implementation of new solutions, ensuring launch readiness through collaboration with Marketing, Sales & Distribution, Product, Operations and Technology, and manages post-launch actions to ensure market success. As part of the US Segment project office, you will play an integral role working across functions and capabilities to ensure new solutions meet market demands. Position Responsibilities: Develop a comprehensive go-to-market plan for a new solution, which includes market opportunity, product fit, and marketing/distribution strategies. Lead end-to-end delivery of a new solution, through close collaboration with key collaborators across the business in Product, Marketing, Sales & Distribution, Operations, and Technology. Ensure Marketing and Sales & Distribution readiness and that messages are clearly understood, all vital marketing collateral is developed, and training is complete so that internal and external partners are sufficiently ready at launch. Be responsible for the backlog of post-launch actions to ensure market acceptance, working across the business to ensure agreed-upon delivery and timely resolution of any issues or challenges. Report regularly on project status, including key achievements, risks, and challenges – taking proactive measures to remove obstacles to success. Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in project/program management in delivering major cross-functional Insurance and/or Annuity solutions. Experience in Life Insurance brokerage and or Annuity market is highly desirable. Deep understanding and experience with project management tools and methodologies, along with Agile experience. Extensive experience working with senior management stakeholders, building trust, and driving impact. Collaborative relationship, communication, and influence skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Jira and Smartsheet is a plus. 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. LI-Hybrid LI-JH 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 recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Boston, Massachusetts Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $120,750.00 USD - $217,350.00 USD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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. Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. 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This job posting was last updated on 12/10/2025