Director, Corporate Strategy

Job Description

The Corporate Strategy team at Manulife partners with the Board, CEO, and senior leadership to define and advance the company’s long-term vision and strategic ambitions. We operate across segments, business units, functions, and geographies to shape enterprise priorities and enable sustainable growth. Our mandate spans strategy development, strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and cross-functional alignment. We lead high-impact initiatives that inform executive decision-making and position Manulife to win in an evolving global landscape. Your Role: As a Director, you will play a critical role in shaping Manulife’s corporate and business strategy and driving strategic initiatives that advance our priorities. You will work closely with senior leaders to formulate strategies, structure strategic dialogues, and provide actionable insights—helping to translate corporate ambitions into tangible outcomes. You will also lead the annual strategic planning process, ensuring alignment between corporate, segment, and functional strategies. Position Responsibilities: Strategy Formation & Strategic Initiatives Partner with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities Act as a strategic advisor to design and execute enterprise and segment-level initiatives that deliver measurable impact. Conduct and synthesize competitive research, industry & market analysis, and emerging trends to inform strategic positioning and benchmarking. Develop thought leadership to influence corporate direction and leadership priorities Annual Strategic Planning Drive the annual strategic planning in collaboration with the Board and ELT to shape strategic dialogues, and define corporate and segment level priorities Organize strategy offsites to support senior executives in defining strategic focus areas and ensure enterprise-wide consistency in priorities Partner with business segments and functions (e.g., segment strategy, function strategy, investor relations, FP&A, etc.) to ensure alignment between corporate and business unit strategies Act as a central facilitator to connect strategic updates across the enterprise, ensuring insights, priorities, and execution plans are integrated to inform decision-making Leadership Competencies: Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate future trends, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to drive long-term success. Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at building relationships and influencing decisions across diverse stakeholders and senior leadership. Executive Communication: Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with experience in storyboarding and developing materials for senior leadership. Execution Excellence: Proven track record of translating strategy into action and delivering results in complex, matrixed environments. Change Leadership: Ability to lead through ambiguity, inspire confidence, and drive alignment during periods of transformation. Talent Management & Development: Committed to c

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