Senior Manager, Market & Functional Transformation Support

About the role

Manulife is looking for a Senior Manager to join its Asia Regional Distribution team. The role provides dedicated strategic, analytical and delivery support to Market PICs and functional owners on Agency 2.0 transformation priorities, working across markets and regional functions to turn priorities into executable plans, strengthen governance and delivery discipline, and give senior leaders clear insights for decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Support Market PICs and functional owners in driving and overseeing business initiatives and Agency 2.0 transformation priorities, with clear milestones, ownership and follow-through.
• Provide strategic, analytical and project management support to Market PICs on key agency transformation programs, accelerating rollout and business value.
• Develop executive-level insights and communications such as presentations, business reviews, strategic narratives and decision materials for senior leadership forums, governance committees and regional management discussions.
• Strengthen transformation governance and delivery discipline by monitoring progress against priorities, tracking action items and dependencies, and escalating risks proactively.
• Provide structured analysis and insights, including dashboards, reports and performance reviews, so Market PICs can make data-driven decisions and spot opportunities, gaps and risks.

Required profile

• 3-4 years of experience in major consulting companies.
• 1-2 years of in-house experience in life insurance, with practical exposure to agency distribution, transformation or related business initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to support transformation initiatives from problem definition and planning through implementation, governance and value realization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and stay on track in an ambiguous, fast-changing regional environment.

Required skills

• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, with a structured approach to problem solving.
• Proven project management discipline: milestone tracking, dependency management, risk escalation and stakeholder coordination.
• Executive communication: presentations, business reviews, dashboards and decision materials.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills across regional functions and markets.

What we offer

• A flexible environment that supports learning and growth.
• Recognition and support for well-being and inclusion.
• The chance to shape the future alongside a global team.