Manager, AI Strategy & Pricing Innovation

Key Responsibilities:

AI Strategy & Implementation

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives within the product/pricing function
• Design and build AI agents using Copilot Studio, focusing on:
  • Document generation and automation
  • Intelligent document review and validation
  • Knowledge management and conversational AI (knowledge bots)
• Establish best practices for prompt design, workflow orchestration, and governance

AI Adoption & Scaling

• Drive citizen AI programs, enabling non-technical users to leverage AI tools effectively
• Identify, prioritize, and scale high-impact AI use cases across business units
• Act as a thought leader and internal evangelist for AI capabilities

Process Optimization

• Analyze and redesign business processes to improve efficiency through AI and automation
• Lead initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance operational effectiveness

Business & Strategic Analysis

• Conduct competitive analysis to support product strategy
• Translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Support decision-making through data visualization and reporting

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work cross-functionally with IT, data, actuarial, and business teams
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders
• Communicate complex AI and analytical concepts in a clear and business-relevant way

Required Skills and Experience:

Experiences:

• 8–12+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, AI engineering, or advanced analytics
• Hands-on experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions in business environments
• Experience in insurance or financial services is highly preferred
• Proven track record of leading projects or teams in a matrix organization

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of:Machine learning and AI concepts (NLP, LLMs, automation) AI application development and deployment
• Experience with: Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, or similar AI tools. Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). Workflow automation and system integration
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI agent design is a strong advantage

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

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