Director of Product Management - National Product Execution

Company: Kemper Corporation
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Product Management - National Product Execution Location(s)Alpharetta GA Details Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.-- Position Summary: Kemper Auto is seeking a Director, National Product Execution to work at our office in Alpharetta, GA. The Director works closely with leaders across the Kemper Auto organization to execute our strategic and tactical initiatives with the objective of meeting or beating our goals. The director also has responsibility for management of vendor relationships across Kemper Auto. The role involves a strong financial focus and the Director is expected to display a high degree of creativity and latitude in working with the business leaders.--In addition, this role will have significant cross-functional responsibilities working with the various functional units within Kemper Auto and across the broader Kemper organization. This role requires a highly resourceful professional with emotional intelligence, self-motivation and exceptional presentation and communication skills. Position Responsibilities:

• Work with leaders across Kemper Auto Product organization to document and define projects that will help them accomplish their state and/or department objectives. This includes defining the project objectives, timelines/milestones, identifying measures of success, and tracking them monthly
• Evaluate ongoing Kemper Auto Product department projects for their ability to meet stated objectives, and if needed, identify course corrections
• Act as the point person to receive and assimilate information for new project proposals across Kemper Auto, and stack-rank these projects against ongoing KA projects in collaboration with KA Product leaders
• Run weekly Execution Meetings with leaders across KA Product, to evaluate progress against goals for projects belonging to Kemper Auto Product
• Evaluate current resource allocation across Kemper Auto Product, and identify improvements as needed to accelerate progress to meet/beat Kemper Auto goals
• Work alongside Kemper Auto state teams to help them execute on smaller initiatives to meet their respective state goals
• Works with multiple shared service organizations across the Kemper enterprise to ensure Kemper Auto Product is getting adequate support for smooth running of its projects
• Provides regular updates to Kemper Auto leadership on progress of Kemper Auto's strategic initiatives against plan
• Act as the leader for managing and maintaining vendor relationships. Lead staff that will be responsible for vendor management
• Lead evaluation of vendor strategy, with a focus on identifying capabilities to build in-house vs engaging with vendors
• Work with other leaders and departments to create a vendor data strategy that addresses all data needs for the Kemper Auto Product department, at the most optimal cost
• Leader representing Kemper Auto at enterprise level discussions on vendor engagements with other business units Position Qualifications: College Degree required, or commensurate business experience; MBA preferred Personal auto insurance experience required; n on-standard auto background preferred State or r egion Product P&L experience preferred Excellent communication and presentation skills required-- Above average skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with little guidance required Consulting experience preferred Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.-- Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. -ZR -GD -IN -PT-- Posted 2 Days Ago Full time R-21-0012414 About Us Kemper at a Glance The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. With over $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, Life and Health brands. Kemper serves over 6.4 million policies, is represented by more than 30,000 agents and brokers, and has over 8,300 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.
  
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  We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V Our employees enjoy great 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.

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