Senior Product Manager (Costa Mesa)

Senior Innovation Strategist, Technology and Foresight

This role sits within a forward-looking innovation group responsible for creating new products and improving member experiences across insurance, membership, financial services, roadside support, and travel. The team brings together strategists, designers, engineers, and product thinkers who explore new possibilities and shape the organizations future direction.

The Senior Innovation Strategist will lead strategic foresight, design thinking, and enterprise innovation programs. The role focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, guiding cross functional teams through discovery, and building organizational momentum around new concepts. This is a strategic contributor and culture builder, not a technical R&D execution role.

What You Will Do

Lead strategic foresight, scenario planning, and horizon scanning to identify future opportunities and risks

Drive human centered design discovery, including research, facilitation, and concept development

Build and lead innovation programs such as workshops, hackathons, and ideation events

Translate futures thinking into concepts, prototypes, and pilot recommendations

Shape and influence the organizations innovation culture and adoption of new ways of working

Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders as concepts move toward delivery

Navigate organizational dynamics, manage stakeholders, and align cross functional teams

Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and behavior shifts

Support digital transformation efforts focused on people, processes, and adoption

Coach and develop a team of contributors involved in discovery and innovation activities

What You Will Need

Four year degree in design, strategy, innovation, or a related field, or equivalent experience

7+ years in innovation, foresight, design strategy, service design, or enterprise transformation

Experience leading discovery, design thinking, and futures methodologies

Demonstrated success guiding organizations through ambiguity and change

Strong communication skills and the ability to influence without authority

Comfort with emerging technologies and the ability to translate tech trends into business relevance

Experience facilitating workshops and running innovation programs

Background in corporate innovation labs, design strategy firms, or enterprise innovation teams preferred

Industry experience in Insurtech, Fintech, Mobility, Travel, or adjacent sectors beneficial

Pay Range

$156,500 to $208,100

Full time roles are eligible for the annual incentive program based on organization, team, and personal performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match plus pension

Tuition assistance

Paid volunteer time

Wellness program

Employee discounts