Telematics Product Manager / Senior Telematics Product Manager

Telematics Product Manager / Senior Telematics Product Manager

Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Telematics Product Manager / Senior Telematics Product Manager to support the development, scaling, and lifecycle management of Telematics-enabled insurance products and programs. This role will contribute to business readiness assessments, cross-functional product delivery, and the integration of data assets, claims capabilities, and program offerings such as usage-based and behavior-based insurance. The ideal candidate will also lead & support the creation of industry-specific programs and help operationalize telematics strategies across business units.

This position is located in our Cincinnati office and will work on a hybrid schedule. Remote applicants may be considered if not local to the Cincinnati area.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Product Development : Lead & support the launch and scaling of telematics-enabled products and program solutions like usage-based and behavior-based insurance.

Lifecycle Management : Contribute to structured product lifecycle planning and facilitate product lifecycle planning and coordinate transition to run teams or business units for sustained operational success after launch.

Operational Support : Assist in documentation, training, and handoff processes to ensure smooth integration into business-as-usual operations.

Requirements Gathering : Collaborate with stakeholders to collect and document product requirements; help define repeatable intake and validation processes.

Business Readiness : Participate in readiness assessments and help build tailored playbooks to support strategic alignment across business units.

Claims & Data Integration : Work with claims and data teams to embed telematics capabilities into products and enhance risk assessment models.

Market Intelligence : Conduct competitive analysis and monitor trends to inform product positioning and ensure product / market fit.

Change Management : Support change initiatives through communication planning, training development, and stakeholder engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure product compliance, prioritize initiatives, and manage resource planning.

Job Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, Communications, or related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in product management or telematics; insurance industry experience is required

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Proven ability to manage products, programs, and projects across the full lifecyclefrom strategy to execution and benefits realization

Familiarity with telematics platforms and insurance data workflows is a plus

Ability to analyze data to inform strategic decision making

Demonstrated success in driving change management and fostering collaboration across departments

Comfortable working independently and within fast-paced, dynamic environments

Passion for engaging with others and sharing knowledge about our work

Certifications such as LEAN, ProSci, or related are a plus

Business Unit : Business Data and Analytics

Benefits : Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave / adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.