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
Building good working relationships with project stakeholders
Cultivating a continuous improvement culture and critical thinking by participating in OE Forums with offshore Business Partners and GBS Operational Excellence Community of Practice
Sharing industry best practices, case studies, implementation tips, new trends and tools in Operational Excellence
Participating in LEAN Six Sigma workshops and other OE trainings
Requirements
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 improvement projects as Business/Process/Data Analyst for customer service operations in the insurance, BPO, and/or shared services industry (i.e., call center, emails, chats, back office, etc.)
At least 2 years experience in managing project stakeholders, i.e., delivering formal presentations, developing status reports, facilitating project meetings, etc.
Demonstrated strong passion for continuous learning
Alignment with Manulife Values & Culture
Knowledge of Insurance operations
Knowledge of BPO Industry
Knowledge of Contact Center and Back-Office Operations
LEAN Six Sigma Greenbelt Trained
Knowledge of operations management
Advanced MS Excel skills
Advanced PowerPoint skills
Use of statistical tools for data analysis, i.e., Minitab, SPC Excel, etc.
Ability to conduct end to end process discovery & walkthrough sessions
Ability to identify process and/or performance gaps and opportunities
Ability to quantify impact of process gaps and/or performance misses and continuous improvement opportunities
Ability to conduct advanced data analysis and create charts
Ability to develop high quality project deliverables such as process maps, policy, processes and procedures documentation, data analysis, charts, management readout, etc.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Good interpersonal skills
DESIRED: Management consulting experience
DESIRED: Experience participating in process & performance improvement projects for key support functions such as recruitment, training, quality, customer experience management, forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, real-time management, transitions, SLA Management, Client Management, Reporting, etc.
DESIRED: Project management experience
DESIRED: Experience working with stakeholders across different geos, i.e., North America, Canada, Asia
DESIRED: Experience working remotely, i.e., staff working from home or working with colleagues located at other geo locations
PREFERRED: Project management skills
PREFERRED: Agile Certification
PREFERRED: Scrum Certification
PREFERRED: Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
PREFERRED: Experience in a leadership role, i.e., team leader, supervisor, etc.
Benefits
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
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
Support for reasonable accommodation during the application process (contact recruitment@manulife.com)
Inclusion and diversity commitment
Opportunities for professional development and learning
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