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Director, Corporate Transformation

Manulife
Full-time
On-site
Singapore

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Corporate Transformation, to lead strategic transformation initiatives across our business. This role requires a seasoned, hands-on professional with deep subject matter expertise across core insurance business functions, including distribution, operations, underwriting, claims, and customer experience. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor and change agent, capable of driving innovation, process re-engineering and cultural transformation, in a complex fast evolving environment.

This role reports to the Chief Transformation Officer and is responsible for advancing the change and transformation agenda across the organisation.

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with senior leaders to define and translate enterprise strategy into actionable roadmaps and initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional programs that drive measurable business outcomes, including operational efficiency, customer-centricity, and innovation.
  • Provide subject matter expertise, including industry best practices and thought leadership to drive transformation initiatives across the business
  • Working with PICs in researching key trends (markets, products, business, and technology) and conducting ongoing market & business analysis to support decision-making & identify new growth & transformational initiatives to further drive customer & operational success.

Process Re-engineering & Innovation

  • Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and automation across functions and business.
  • Design and implement scalable solutions using lean, agile, and design thinking methodologies, aimed at improving distributor, customer and employee experiences.
     

Change Management

  • Champion a change mindset across the organisation, fostering agility, innovation and culture of continuous improvements.
  • Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure adoption and sustainability of transformation initiatives.

Performance & Value Delivery

  • Establish KPIs and success metrics to track progress and impact.
  • Ensure timely delivery of transformation programs with clear ROI and stakeholder alignment.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and buy-in.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights and recommendations.

Accountabilities (Individual/Shared)

  • Strategic Alignment of Projects: Ensure project objectives align with strategic priorities and portfolio goals, including validating scope and expected outcomes during intake and planning phases.
  • Risk and Issue Management: Escalate risks and issues that may impact delivery or strategic outcomes. They collaborate on mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Ensure consistent messaging and updates across stakeholder groups. Influence communication plans and engagement strategies to maintain alignment and support.


Required Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of insurance business models, distribution, operations, and regulatory environments.
  • Experience across multiple functions such as underwriting, claims, distribution, and customer service.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation programs, with hands-on experience managing complex programs.
  • Strong background in process re-engineering, digital enablement, and operational improvement, with view on emerging trends in insurance.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
  • Data-driven decision-making and performance measurement.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
  • Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive cultural change.
  • Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Strategy, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in transformation, strategy, or consulting roles within insurance or financial services.
  • Experience working in regional or global environments with diverse teams.
  • Stakeholder management: effectively collaborate & work alongside senior members of the organization within both local and regional capacities to drive the successful execution of transformation initiatives.
  • Communication: excellent speaking and writing skills are required to convey key messages in a succinct manner.  
  • PowerPoint, Word and Excel: Advanced skills on PowerPoint with the ability to tell a story and sell a message. Can analyze large quantities of data, generate charts in Excel.
  • Ability to translate what the data is saying into applicable and useful information.
  • Knowledge of enterprise PMO, PMO governance
  • Project management: experience executing projects by developing deliverables timelines and effectively managing stakeholders. PMP, Management of Portfolios (MoP) and/or Agile qualifications are preferred but not a must have.

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