Senior Product Manager, Tech R&D - Hybrid

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. 

  

The Sr. Product Manager for Technology R&D will lead a small team of engineers, developers, and analysts to drive the discovery, testing and assessment of advanced technologies. The role is responsible for identifying and advancing key technological innovations with the potential to transform the future of AAA operations, products, and services.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, knowledge of emerging technologies, and experience leading R&D initiatives.  

   

What You Will Do: 

• Lead exploration of new technologies and capabilities that can drive future member value and operational efficiencies. 

• Develop and execute a robust R&D roadmap that includes technology assessments, feasibility studies, prototyping, and pilot initiatives. 

• Define and track KPIs to measure effectiveness and impact of R&D projects. 

• Identify and evaluate technology vendors, startups that may support or broaden AAA’s capabilities. 

• Stay informed on the latest industry and technology trends. 

• Manage a team of individual contributors and develop their growth and skill sets. 

 

What You Will Need: 

• Four-year college degree in computer science, engineering, data science or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.  

• 7+ years of experience in technology research, development, or innovation.  

• Deep understanding of key technology areas such as AI/ML, IoT, autonomous systems, blockchain or data science.  

• Proven record of accomplishment of driving successful R&D and innovation initiatives.  

• Strong understanding of product development process and methodologies. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross functional teams.  

• Requires a high degree of independent decision making and problem-solving skills. 

• Advanced ability to compile, analyze and interpret statistical data preferred. 

• Advanced ability to think strategically and transform stra