Hong Kong, HKG
4 days ago
Director/ Associate Director, Group Operations Transformation
This position is responsible for the success of strategic outcomes through the direct oversight, leadership and delivery of multi-year strategic programs aligned with segment goals. The role partners across business lines, vendor, and value streams to ensure strategic objectives achieve intended outcomes. **Position Responsibilities:** **Program Leadership for Group PAS Program** + Serve as Program Manager for the Program, ensuring alignment with Group Business strategy and transformation objectives. + Drive end-to-end delivery of PAS implementation and associated process changes within Hong Kong. + Establish program governance and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. **Strategic Planning & Governance** + Define and enforce program principles and priorities across implementation phases (MVP1, MVP2, etc.). + Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to ensure delivery plans meet operational, compliance, and customer experience standards. + Represent the program in governance forums, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. **Business Design & Integration** + Oversee integration of new systems with existing business processes and tools. + Ensure business continuity during transition, maintaining service quality, STP capabilities, and regulatory compliance. **Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management** + Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Distribution, Product, Compliance & etc) and vendor to align on requirements and timelines. + Lead change management efforts within Hong Kong, including communication, training, and adoption strategies. **Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Assurance** + Ensure all program activities comply with risk, audit, and regulatory standards. + Maintain integrity of financial, compliance, and regulatory reporting throughout implementation. **Data & Reporting Readiness** + Oversee readiness for data migration, reporting, and analytics capabilities to support business needs. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent + Proven experience leading complex, multi-year programs within the financial services industry + Proven experience driving innovation within well-established organizations looking to move to the next level of success + Proven experience working with cross-functional agile teams and projects + Strong understanding of Group Life & Health business, operational workflows and transformation methodologies + 10+ years of program management experience + Proven ability to probe for understanding of risks and issues to ensure transparency and supports achievement of business objectives + Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to form actionable plans. Proven experience as a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo to drive significant change + Highly self-directed and comfortable thinking through disparate processes, systems, solutions, and areas to leverage enterprise linkages to support successful change + Ability to influence without direct authority, and highly effective negotiation and collaboration skills; proven success in building and managing relationships + Strong ability to presents complex ideas clearly, with an ability to manage the complexities of executing significant change and influence individuals across business boundaries to achieve objectives + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to provide updates to all levels, including senior management + Strong financial acumen, with an ability to understand key metrics and their relation to business drivers + PMP and/or CSM preferred **_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 flexible 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. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. 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