Operations Excellence Consultant

Key Responsibilities

Project / Service Delivery

• Responsible for executing the tasks assigned by the project manager which generally entail:
  
  

conducting process discovery & walkthrough sessions for operational and/or support processes

gathering adequate information and data to support the project objectives

validating information and data used for developing project deliverables

identifying process and/or performance gaps and opportunities

quantifying impact of process gaps and/or performance misses and continuous improvement opportunities

developing project deliverables such as process maps, policy, processes and procedures documentation, data analysis, charts, management readout, etc.

supporting the business process owners in deploying the agreed recommendations

measuring and tracking benefits of OE projects

Stakeholder Management

• Build good working relationships with project stakeholders.
  
  

Operational Excellence Champion

• Cultivate a continuous improvement culture and critical thinking in the organization by participating in OE Forums with offshore Business Partners, actively participating in the GBS Operational Excellence Community of Practice and sharing industry best practices, case studies, implementation tips, new trends and tools in Operational Excellence, etc.
• Participate in LEAN Six Sigma workshops and other OE trainings.
  
  

People Leader

• Model the MBPS Values in Action as well as other corporate governance & compliance policies such as but not limited to: Code of Employee Discipline, Data Privacy, Information Security, Risk Management, etc.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 years combined experience in operational management, management of key support functions, and leading process & performance improvement projects in the insurance and/or BPO industry.
• 2 years hands-on application of Operational Excellence, Problem Solving, and Project Management frameworks, methodologies and tools (LEAN, DMAIC, Data Analysis, HCD, Design Thinking, Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• At least 2 years experience participating in process & performance improve
• At least 2 years experience in managing project stakeholders, i.e., delivering formal presentations, developing status reports, facilitating project meetings, etc.
• Knowledge of BPO or Insurance industry
• Knowledge of Contact Center and Back-Office Operations
• LEAN Six Sigma Greenbelt Trained
  
  

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 [email protected].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid