director of strategy and business ManagementManulife (International) Limited - Selen Chan

Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference, within a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations. Job Description The Of Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference, within a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations. Job Description The Office of the COO is a one of the key support and enablement functions for the operational towers in Manulife's Global Business Services (GBS) organization. The Office of the COO function is responsible for Transitions and Relationship Governance, Organisational Capability and Business Management, Transformation and Operational Excellence, Administrative Services, Work Force Management, the Global Automation CoE and supports the site leads of both Cebu and Chengdu. Reporting into AVP, Head of Organisational Capabilities and Business Management, the Director of Strategy and Business Management will work closely with the COO Leadership Team and various senior stakeholders across GBS and global operations to develop and drive an integrated strategy for the COO function. The incumbent will also be accountable for the management of the function's performance, portfolio of services and OPEX initiatives. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to navigate through ambiguous, fluid and changing responsibilities and present findings and solutions to complex problems in a clear, concise, and decision-driven manner. Responsibilities: Structure problems, analyze data and present complex findings in a clear, concise, and decision-driven manner Conduct research on emerging trends, dig deeper into the analyses where appropriate, synthe recommendations and understand impact on the business and Serve as a thought partner to businesses and functions. Laisse with GBS COEs such as the Transitions Management, Operational Excellence, Learning & Development and Reporting COEs, etc to ensure that the COO function is well supported to deliver on operational excellence and governance commitments to the business Dynamics of the Role The role supports the office of the COO function and requires instituting new ideas, frameworks and processes across the function and GBS and interacting with a variety of stakeholder at senior levels. The individual will need to work with ambiguous, fluid and changing responsibilities, and be able to readily adapt to the dynamics of the group managing multiple ongoing initiatives simultaneously. The role is complex, requiring the ability to think broadly on a strategic basis, dialogue with subject matter experts across and outside the organization but also focus on critical details, provide superior analysis and reasoning, and crisply communicate issues and solutions in a focused manner. This is a global position requiring regular evening and/or early morning meetings. Key Accountabilities: Integrated Strategy for the Office of the COO Set and drive common goals, objectives and strategies that aligns to the priorities of GBS, Segment Business Partners, and Global Operations Through research, analysis and development of frameworks, provide insights to the COO and SLT, businesses and functional partners Facilitate and support the process to bring together all the COO teams in the development of the strategy - ensuring the platform is setting the right aspirations to position GBS as the provider and employer of choice Build presentations to support the strategic business proposals and communication with extended stakeholders. Planning & Portfolio Management Create and facilitate the plan and process for the Office of the COO strategic plan and roadmap Work closely with the COO Senior Leadership Team, HR and Transitions Management COE to plan and facilitate seamless transition of new work into and out of the function Work closely with Finance, HR, Op-Ex and Senior Leadership Team to identify tangible actions/initiatives for us to meet our expense targets and monitor progress. Performance Management Manage monthly and weekly performance reporting activities, synthesizing the function's performance, and analyzing outliers , watching for trends and developing responses Develop & manage measures of success for the COO organisation by aligning relevant KPIs to onshore, global standards and the objectives of GBS. Oversee the function's training program and ensuring that both the onboarding and upskilling programs are effective Minimum Requirement to Hire: 10 years of experience leading middle/back office operations Knowledge on insurance and wealth products and processes Multinational company experience working in global teams LOMA, six sigma, Lean, BPM or COPC certified is an advantage If you are ready to unleash your potential, it's time to start your career with Manulife/John Hancock. About Manulife About Manulife Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and our global wealth and asset management segment, Manulife Investment Management, serves individuals, institutions and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2020, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 118,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 30 million customers. As of March 31, 2021, we had CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $31.3 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 155 years. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong. Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. 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 and advancement and we administer all of our practices and programs based on qualification and performance and without discrimination on any protected ground. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request any accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Monster

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time