Senior Product Owner leading the evolution of Disability Portal Experience in a customer-first manner at Manulife. Delivering operational excellence through empathy and simplicity in digital solutions.
Responsibilities
Own and evolve key features within the Disability Portal, acting as a clear product owner and advocate
Partner closely with Digital Strategy, Experience Design, Technology, Operations, and Business teams to translate vision into prioritized backlogs and actionable delivery plans
Contribute to short‑, mid‑, and longer‑term product roadmaps aligned to value stream priorities and measurable outcomes
Translate complex disability journeys and processes into clear, value‑based user stories and acceptance criteria
Thoughtfully manage dependencies, risks, and trade‑offs while keeping squads focused on what delivers the greatest value
Communicate progress, outcomes, and insights with clarity and confidence to stakeholders and leaders
Serve as the voice of the customer and end user, ensuring empathy, accessibility, and clarity are built into every decision
Use research, data, operational insights, and stakeholder feedback to inform priorities and refine solutions
Partner with UX and Research to test assumptions, validate solutions, and continuously improve experiences
Balance customer needs with regulatory, operational, and risk considerations inherent in disability experiences
Lead and support user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring releases meet quality, usability, and performance standards
Work closely with QA, Product Analysts, and Technology teams to identify and resolve defects
Support organizational readiness by coordinating process changes, communications, and training with impacted teams
Monitor post‑launch performance and insights to guide future investment and enhancements
Bring a coaching mindset to delivery squads, fostering outcome‑driven thinking and continuous improvement
Build strong, trust‑based relationships across Technology, Operations, Claims, Customer Experience, Marketing, Compliance, and Risk
Influence without authority, aligning different perspectives toward shared goals
Support and mentor other Product Owners where applicable, and take broader ownership across initiatives as scope and experience grow
Requirements
3–5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager, ideally within digital or customer experience platforms
Strong grounding in Agile/Scrum practices and product lifecycle management
Experience working with complex customer journeys, operationally intensive domains, or regulated environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insight into action
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, analytics platforms, and release planning
Experience in Insurance, Disability, Group Benefits, or financial services is a strong asset
More senior candidates will bring experience owning broader product areas and influencing across multiple teams
Benefits
health insurance
dental insurance
mental health support
vision coverage
short- and long-term disability insurance
life and AD&D insurance
adoption/surrogacy support
wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans
customizable benefits including pension and global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
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