Product Development Manager
About the role
The Product Development Manager (PDM) within United Rentals' Advanced Solutions Group (ASG) is responsible for driving innovation and maturing ASG's offering portfolio by piloting, enhancing, and preparing new solutions for deployment across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the product 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 to ensure readiness for deployment and maximize adoption across the organization
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to prototype and evaluate new technologies leveraging insights to guide product refinement
- Support the development of GTM strategy and coordinate rollout plans with the 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 to support field-level engagement and value delivery
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced technical or business training a plus
- 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
- Background in telematics and connected technologies such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, GPS, cellular, access management, robotics, and RFID preferred
- Proven success in cross-functional collaboration and team-oriented environments
- Familiarity with United Rentals’ internal systems and existing relationships across multiple regions is highly advantageous
- 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
Why join us?
We offer best-in-class benefits and perks that support you and your family, including:
- Paid Parental Leave
- United Compassion Fund
- Employee Discount Program
- Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
- Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
- Paid Sick Leave
- An inclusive and welcoming culture
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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.
At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.