Senior Product Manager, Tech R&D - Hybrid at AAA Oregon-Idaho

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

208100.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technology Research, Advanced Engineering, Applied Innovation, R&D Strategy, Product Development, AI/ML, IoT, Autonomous Systems, Data Science, Strategic Thinking, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Insurtech, Fintech, Travel, Mobility

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Senior Product Manager, Tech R&D - Hybrid ClubLabs is the acceleration team for Auto Club Enterprises, also known as AAA. We are the team responsible for developing products and enhancing member experiences across the organization’s insurance, membership, financial, emergency roadside, and travel services. We are a team of engineers, designers, researchers, and product managers within AAA delivering maximum value to our members and business for a smarter future. As the leader of innovation R&D, you will set the enterprise-level agenda for discovery, experimentation, and piloting of advanced technologies with long-term impact. You will operate as the head of a small applied research team, driving foresight and technology scouting, and building strong coalitions for seamless handoffs to engineering, product, and operational teams. Production readiness and downstream delivery are owned by partner teams, so your success depends on strategic collaboration and stakeholder alignment. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as the lead of the technology R&D function, partnering with the Sr PM of core product transformation (horizon one to two initiatives) and the Sr PM of strategic foresight (horizon two to three exploration). Mentor and build team capabilities, drive R&D strategy, and foster sustained alignment with stakeholders and execution teams. Lead Applied R&D: Direct R&D function, focusing on discovery, experimentation, and piloting of product and technology with potential enterprise impact. Set R&D Agenda: Establish and operationalize a disciplined R&D methodology, including hypothesis-driven research, structured experimentation frameworks, rapid iteration cycles, and clear criteria for advancing, pausing, or abandoning concepts. Build Repeatable Processes: Develop processes for feasibility assessment, prototyping, and pilot evaluation. Define Impact & Transition: Formalize how R&D outputs transition into production. Collaborate closely with business units and production engineering teams to prepare concepts for operationalization, ensuring downstream teams understand risks, requirements, and value propositions before pilot completion. Vendor & Startup Scouting: Conduct vendor and startup scouting to supplement internal research and broaden awareness of promising technologies that may accelerate R&D objectives. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in technology research, advanced engineering, or applied innovation. Proven record of leading successful R&D and innovation initiatives. Deep understanding of key technology areas such as AI/ML, IoT, autonomous systems, or data science. Strong product development process knowledge and methodologies. Advanced strategic thinking and ability to transform strategy into actionable plans. Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams. High degree of independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Experience in Insurtech, Fintech, Travel, Mobility, or other tech-related industries. Strong soft skill competency, essential for operating in a highly cross-functional environment. The starting pay range for this position is: $156,500.00 - $208,100.00 Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance. . Remarkable benefits: • Health coverage for medical, dental, vision • 401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension • Tuition assistance • PTO for community volunteer programs • Wellness program • Employee discounts Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team. “Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.” AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). For more than a century, AAA has been synonymous with trust, dependability, quality, and innovation. It's our mission to provide our growing membership with the legendary service we are famous for, and we welcome committed professionals ready to challenge themselves in a dynamic industry. AAA would not exist without the millions of members who give us their loyalty, or our employees whose mission it is to give those members world-class service. What else do we offer? Stability. Growth. Commitment to an exciting future for both you and our members.

Responsibilities

Lead the technology R&D function, focusing on discovery, experimentation, and piloting of products and technologies with enterprise impact. Collaborate with various teams to ensure successful transition of R&D outputs into production.