The Product Manager supports the strategy, management, and execution of the disability product portfolio. Working in close collaboration with teams such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, Underwriting and Finance, the Product Manager will help implement new products offerings, deliver product enhancements, strategic initiatives and lead special projects.
The Disability Product team is responsible for the ongoing management and evolution of the disability portfolio, including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Absence Management and Consultation Services. Reporting to the Director, Disability Products, the Product Manager plays a key role in assessing opportunities, developing recommendations, coordinating delivery, and monitoring portfolio performance in support of Group Benefits priorities.
Individual Responsibilities:
Portfolio management: Support the ongoing management of the disability portfolio by monitoring product performance, customer and market needs, operational issues, risks, and emerging opportunities
Strategy and planning: Translate disability portfolio priorities into practical roadmaps, business requirements, recommendations, and implementation plans.
Initiative delivery: Manage assigned product initiatives from discovery and scoping through implementation, including timelines, dependencies, risks, decisions, and stakeholder communications.
Product development and enhancement: Coordinate cross-functional work to develop and implement product, service, process, and experience improvements across the disability portfolio.
Business analysis: Develop clear, evidence-based assessments and business cases using customer, market, financial, operational, and claims insights.
Relationship management and influence: Develop relationships with individuals across the organization to identify opportunities for partnerships and ensure shared goals are reached
Special Projects: Lead initiatives in support of the broader Product and Platform organization
Shared Responsibilities:
Partner with Member and Sponsor digital teams to ensure that purchasing journeys and marketing collateral are engaging and optimal
Collaborate across Business Units (BUs) to align distribution 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 management experience working with cross-functional teams to lead initiatives from scoping to execution
University degree preferably in business or health
Strong communication and relationship management skills
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
An understanding of disability insurance products or an understanding of the group benefits space more broadly
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
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement
ハイブリッド勤務 Salary range is expected to be between
$92,900.00 CAD - $142,900.00 CAD Employees also have the chance to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits,



including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and ADⅅ insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement .
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📌 Product Manager, Group Benefits (Ontario)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Ontario