Director, Product Management

About the position

Kemper Auto is seeking a Director, Product Management to work at our Kemper office in Alpharetta, GA. As a member of the Product team, you will be responsible to drive profit and growth by implementing business and pricing strategies for Kemper's non-standard auto line of business. This role will help define and implement the strategy for one of Kemper's largest and most complex states.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vision and corresponding business plans for assigned state(s)/region.
• Analyze performance of products and execute on recommendations necessary to achieve financial goals.
• Assist State Product Management leadership with regional leadership activities.
• Collaborate and communicate with business partners to ensure successful implementations and execution.
• Develop rate and rule pricing proposals for submission to departments of insurance and negotiate for approval to ensure rate adequacy and marketability.
• Lead or participate in regional/national special projects, initiatives or other related work assignments as required/requested.
• Collaborate with business partners across the organization to justify changes to Kemper systems, business practices and/or product offerings with sound analysis and logic, forecasting expected growth and profit impacts.
• Analyze competitive information as well as Company and industry data in consultation with the Regional Sales Managers, Underwriting Managers, Marketing and other appropriate personnel.
• Manage 1-3 direct reports including hiring, coaching and developing employees.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a business-related discipline (mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, insurance or other related discipline preferred).
• 7+ years of Personal and Commercial Lines experience in regional Product Management or National strategy role.
• Experience managing initiatives at the countrywide or multi-state level preferred.
• Prior management/leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with SAS, Tableau, PowerBI or similar desired.
• Experience with Snowflake, SQL, and SQL Server desired.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze data and develop strategic recommendations.
• Solid technical skills when it comes to managing auto, home and other lines of business, as well as general CAT management knowledge.

Benefits

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.