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Telematics Product Manager

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary

  • Creates and manages execution of Personal Lines strategic auto telematics initiatives through coordination with vendor(s) and key internal stakeholders and ensures all efforts align with Farmers’ auto strategy.
  • Develops long- and short-term plans for assigned products or product segments with corresponding personal lines staff and field management staff.
  • Champions and implements changes to ensure stated program objectives are met.
  • Research and monitors competitive initiatives and identifies best practices to initiate change to ensure Farmers has a compelling offering to distribution partners and customers to fulfill our profitable growth strategy.

Essential Job Functions

  • Oversees features of telematics initiatives from business case to pilot implementation and evaluation.
  • Manages and evaluates program outcomes via analytical analyses to develop the current program performance story and any post-pilot initiatives.
  • Takes ownership in evaluating next generation technology opportunities in the driving data collection space.
  • Partners in drafting future development in these areas aligning brand, technology, and deployment strategies.
  • Researches and identifies competitive landscape and industry, champions tactical and strategic reaction in response to changes in environment.
  • Coordinates with corporate stakeholders (Legal, Agency Comm, Marketing, R&D, IT, Product Execution teams, etc.) to ensure cohesive initiatives and delivery of program updates and new product initiatives.
  • Communicates developments across the organization including daily interaction with Directors and Senior Leadership.
  • Identifies technologies which will enhance Farmers’ products or customer experience and delivers on integrating them into Personal Lines.

Physical Actions

Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing, and lifting and/or carrying 10 lbs maximum, and seeing.

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, math, or related insurance industry field preferred.
  • Masters degree a plus.

Experience Requirements

  • Five years’ experience in P&C insurance industry with demonstrated additional project ownership over time.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with telematics products (home and/or auto).
  • Knowledge of industry trends and future technologies to shape strategy.
  • Experience in product management and vendor management.

Candidate qualifications may be reviewed against the requirements for the associated levels of this position’s core function. Salary grade and title will be based on selected candidate's experience and skills.

Special Skill Requirement

  • Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities and projects.
  • Possesses strong technical aptitude - Experience running and designing pilots and A/B testing.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and develop/lead junior staff.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and senior executives.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to take manageable risks.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $116,960 - $186,560
    o CO Only: $109,920 - $160,820 
    o HI Only: $109,920 - $172,150
    o IL/MN/VT Only: $109,920 - $172,150
  • o MD Only: $109,920 - $172,150
    o NY/DC/Jersey City Only: $109,920 - $186,560 
             o Albany County: $116,960 - $160,820 
    o WA Only:  $109,920 - $195,625 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): Can be located anywhere in the U.S. (hybrid if located within 50 miles of corporate office)

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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