Project Manager, Inclusive Business (12 months contract)

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Project Manager, Inclusive Business (12 months contract)

Apply locations Hong Kong time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR24060550

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world.

From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive.

Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

The opportunity

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a key differentiator of how we operate both for our colleagues and our customers. The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily .

We are seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of inclusive business propositions in the Asia region.

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of the project, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of inclusive business initiatives.

On the job you will :

Develop and execute project plans for the implementation of inclusive business propositions across the Asia region alongside the Inclusive Business Task Force.

This is a key company global strategy to drive inclusive business at Manulife. Some examples of current initiatives include :

• Engaging with local market leadership and deploying inclusive propositions ie HIV in life insurance and expanded beneficiaries; across all of Asia
• Organising and managing local design thinking sessions to develop diverse communities customer propositions
• Managing and organise local customer market research to support business proposition.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, assess, and prioritize inclusive business opportunities in Asia.
• Drive the implementation of strategies to promote inclusive business practices, fostering sustainable and impactful initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively address any issues to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to key stakeholders, including senior management and partners.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, budget, and quality standards, maintaining a high level of project integrity and accountability.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in the field of inclusive business or sustainable development.
• Strong understanding of business practices in insurance in the Asia region, with a focus on inclusive and impactful initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, drive change, and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of inclusive business models, social impact strategies, and sustainable development goals is highly desirable.
• PMP or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity

We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation

We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group 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 Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States.

We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.

At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers.

At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.

4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). 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

At Manulife / John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. 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, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process .

All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife / John Hancock policies .

To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .

About Us

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world.

From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive.

We offer work that challenges and makes a difference within a flexible and supportive environment, so you can help make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.

We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include :

• Best Place to Work in Asia-Pacific 2022
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022

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Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today at www.manulife.com / careers .

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