AVP , Head of Print and Post Efficiency at Manulife

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

217350.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Print Operations, Post Operations, Financial Stewardship, Cost Efficiency, Data Analytics, Digital Adoption, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, Influence Skills, Team Leadership, Operational Excellence, Change Management, Stakeholder Alignment, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Bilingualism

Industry

Insurance

Description

The AVP, Head of Print and Post Efficiency, is responsible for leading the transformation and financial stewardship of Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) print and post operations. This role demands a relentless focus on financial discipline to drive cost efficiencies, mailroom operational excellence, and a willingness to challenge legacy thinking to drive transformative changes across Global Retirement and Retail print operations. Key Responsibilities Establish and roll out a long-term plan to boost print and post efficiency, aligning with business growth and digital goals, while leading all aspects of cross-functional steering committees. Lead all print and post budgets alongside Operations leadership, focusing on forecasting, analyzing variances, and implementing strategies to achieve financial efficiency. Use technology and data analytics to drive digital adoption, identify inefficiencies, and discover cost-saving opportunities. Provide insights and performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities, and give strategic recommendations based on data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce reliance on traditional print/post channels and coordinate operations like print production and mailroom logistics. Uphold compliance with regulatory standards while guiding a remote team, championing accountability and continual advancement. Qualifications Over 10 years of experience in leading transformative print and post operations, ideally within asset or wealth management. Proven track record in implementing print-reduction initiatives that enhance digital adoption and deliver financial results. Exceptional communication and influence skills for driving change in complex, multi-functional settings. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec. Courageous, action-oriented mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Self-starter and team player with strong initiative, work ethic, and ability to organize and report information. Ability to build strong relationships and mobilize contributors to adopt new ways of working. Skilled in managing organizational friction and aligning diverse stakeholders toward a common vision. Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks for print and mail in North America. 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. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. 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 recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Boston, Massachusetts Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $120,750.00 USD - $217,350.00 USD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include: 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024) Manulife included in Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. From there, you can sign up to receive job alerts. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.

Responsibilities

The AVP, Head of Print and Post Efficiency is responsible for leading the transformation of print and post operations while ensuring financial discipline. This includes establishing long-term plans, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.