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Manulife

Annuities Program Director

Manulife

. Build and implement the initiative roadmap to execute FIA strategy and scale the business .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $128,550 - $222,820 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex programs and portfolios within financial services, with a strong focus on Fixed Indexed Annuities products and their implementation. Proficient in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, and skilled in vendor management and executive communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords
10+ Years Leading Complex ProgramsDeep Knowledge of Fixed Indexed AnnuitiesHands-On Experience with FAST and FireLightStrong Grounding in Agile and WaterfallPMP or Agile Certification Preferred

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementPortfolio GovernanceRAID ManagementBudget ManagementProduct Launch ManagementRequirements GatheringUAT OversightVendor ManagementAgile MethodologiesWaterfall Methodologies
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingAccountability
Tools & Technologies
JiraMS ProjectSmartsheetLumaFASTFireLight
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPAgile Certification
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesFixed Indexed AnnuitiesAnnuity ProductsGovernanceOperational Impacts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and implement the initiative roadmap to execute FIA strategy and scale the business
  • Manage the integrated FIA initiative portfolio covering product launches, enhancements, technology, operations, and distribution readiness
  • Set priorities with sponsors based on business value, risk, and capacity
  • Secure cross-functional alignment across Product, Actuarial, Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Distribution, and Marketing
  • Drive decisions without direct authority
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, RAID logs, dependencies, and status reports
  • Manage portfolio governance and steering committees
  • Present consolidated insights to program sponsors and senior management
  • Manage portfolio budgets and forecasts with Finance
  • Oversee third-party vendors and coordinate delivery across multiple vendors
  • Set expectations for planning, reporting, and escalation and hold teams accountable
  • Act as project manager for priority or complex initiatives
  • Deep dive into initiatives and outcomes to remove roadblocks and solve emerging issues
  • Oversee delivery from requirements through testing, UAT, cutover, go-live, and stabilization
  • Provide informed challenge on FAST, FireLight, and related integrations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years leading complex programs or portfolios in financial services
  • Deep knowledge of Fixed Indexed Annuities products, implementation requirements, operational impacts, and industry practices
  • Proven experience delivering FIA or annuity products from concept through launch
  • Hands-on experience with FAST and FireLight
  • Experience overseeing several concurrent projects and leading project managers
  • Personal management of annuity implementation projects
  • Strong grounding in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods
  • Experience with governance and RAID management
  • Hands-on skill with Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet
  • Strong vendor management and executive communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • PMP or Agile certification preferred
  • Luma or similar platforms are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Mental health benefits
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage
  • Adoption/surrogacy benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee/family assistance plans
  • Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) savings plans
  • Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
  • Financial education and counseling resources
  • Up to 11 paid holidays
  • 3 personal days
  • 150 hours of vacation
  • 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law)
  • Statutory leaves of absence
  • Flexible environment
  • Learning and career growth support
  • Reasonable accommodation during the application process