The Product Manager will be responsible for supporting the management of a portfolio of products, including Optional Life and Critical Illness. Working in close collaboration with teams such as Customer Experience, Finance, Data and Operations, the Product Manager will implement recent strategies to enhance the existing portfolio and support the implementation of new offerings. Reporting directly to the Product Director of Optional Benefits, your role is critical in managing a key portfolio in the Group Benefits space.

Position Responsibilities:

- Product Launch: Participate and support the development and launch of new product features and services, as well as act as enhancements to existing offerings
- Special Projects: Lead cross-functional core teams in product development initiatives, ensuring that projects are implemented according to plan and that any issues are resolved promptly and effectively
- Market Research: Evaluate industry trends and market research to help influence major product development decisions
- Relationship Management: Support relationships with external vendors, and key business partners, while ensuring needs are aligned to business objectives
- Product Governance: Maintain documentation to support operational execution, risk assessment and product management
- Influencing and Communications: Assist and participate in presentations to various stakeholders and audiences as necessary
- Product Excellence: Serve as a subject matter expert on portfolio of products with cross-functional teams throughout Group Benefits

Shared Responsibilities:

- Represent product in various workgroups to ensure cross-functional alignment

- Collaborate across Business Units (BUs) to align strategies with Group Benefits business practices,



sponsor expectations and Canada segment goals

- Be the first point of contact for all questions and support sales/distribution on any product inquiries

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years of project or product management experience working with cross-functional teams to lead initiatives from scoping to execution
- University degree
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to leverage data, customer insights and market intelligence to inform product strategy
- Ability to clearly convey business priorities, project status, and to translate complex products into clear, compelling, value propositions
- High level of self-motivation and keen sense of owning and delivering on project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in consulting or a start-up environment
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems creatively in a highly matrixed and regulated environment
- Willingness to travel as required

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 versatile 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.

Le poste annoncé correspond à une vacance existante.

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📌 Product manager (Toronto)
🏢 Société Financière Manuvie
📍 Toronto