Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. United Rentals is seeking a Product Development Manager within its Advanced Solutions Group. This role focuses on driving innovation and maturing the offerings by identifying and operationalizing new solutions, collaborating with teams and partners to enhance customer productivity and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Lead product development lifecycle from concept through pilot execution and maturity into scalable offerings:
- Lead solution development lifecycle from concept through pilot execution and maturity into scalable offerings
- Work cross-functionally with ASG team members and field leadership to pilot and enhance innovative jobsite solutions
- Collaborate with regional teams (RFDs, RSMDs, RVPs, DMs) to ensure readiness for deployment and maximize adoption across the organization
- Work closely with Sourcing and IT to ensure solution viability and compatibility within operational infrastructure
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to prototype and evaluate new technologies by leveraging insights to guide solution refinement
- Identify emerging technologies that align with customer needs and support core business objectives focused on safety, productivity, and sustainability
- Pilot new technologies with internal teams and select customers to validate effectiveness and scalability
- Continuously enhance solutions based on field feedback and real-world performance to ensure maximum customer value
- Support the development of GTM strategies and coordinate rollout plans with the Digital Customer Success Team to ensure seamless implementation
- Act as one of ASG's SME's and single point of contact for evolving portfolio of innovative technologies and solutions
- Support the creation and presentation of strategic proposals, including financial assessments, analysis of alternatives, and market evaluations
- Strengthen relationships with sales teams (ISRs, OSRs, SAMs, NAMs, DNAs) to support field-level engagement and value delivery
Skills
- 5+ years in product development, project management, or R&D
- Experience introducing and managing complex technical solutions within customer environments
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic proposals and implement business-focused rollout plans
- Strong familiarity with construction technologies, including IoT, AI, and sensor-based systems
- Proven success in cross-functional collaboration and team-oriented environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Solid understanding of civil construction practices
- Familiarity with site access, equipment access, and worker insight offerings
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Passion for innovation and a track record of delivering results through technology
- Travel 50%, should be near major airport
- Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced technical or business training a plus
- Background in telematics and connected technologies such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, GPS, cellular, access management, robotics, and RFID preferred
- Familiarity with United Rentals' internal systems and existing relationships across multiple regions is highly advantageous
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family
- In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:
- Paid Parental Leave
- United Compassion Fund
- Employee Discount Program
- Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
- Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
- Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
- Paid Sick Leave
- An inclusive and welcoming culture
- Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings
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