Product Development Manager – Advanced Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire product and solution development lifecycle from initial concept to pilot execution and eventual scaling into market-ready offerings.

• Collaborate with team members from the Advanced Solutions Group and field leadership to pilot and improve innovative jobsite solutions.

• Work alongside regional teams to ensure readiness for deployment and maximize organizational adoption.

• Coordinate with Sourcing and IT to confirm solution viability and ensure compatibility within the operational framework.

• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to prototype and assess new technologies.

• Identify new and emerging technologies that align with customer requirements and objectives in safety, productivity, and sustainability.

• Test new technologies with internal teams and selected customers to validate their effectiveness and scalability.

• Refine solutions based on feedback from the field and actual performance metrics.

• Assist in go-to-market strategies and coordinate rollout plans in collaboration with the Digital Customer Success Team.

• Act as a subject matter expert within the Advanced Solutions Group and serve as the primary contact for innovative technologies and solutions.

• Aid in the preparation of strategic proposals, which include financial assessments, alternatives analysis, and market evaluations.

• Strengthen relationships with sales teams to enhance field engagement and value delivery.

• Travel approximately 50% of the time and remain located near a major airport.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced technical or business training is a plus.

• Over 5 years of experience in product development, project management, or R&D.

• Proven experience in introducing and managing complex technical solutions within customer environments.

• Capability to develop strategic proposals and execute business-focused rollout plans.

• Strong knowledge of construction technologies, including IoT, AI, and sensor-based systems.

• Preferred background in telematics and connected technologies such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, GPS, cellular, access management, robotics, and RFID.

• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and team-oriented settings.

• Familiarity with United Rentals’ internal systems and relationships across various regions is advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.

• Solid understanding of civil construction practices.

• Knowledge of site access, equipment access, and worker insight offerings.

• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Passion for innovation with a proven history of delivering results through technology.

• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

• Must be located near a major airport.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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.

• Inclusive and welcoming culture.

• Health and financial plans.

• Reasonable accommodation during the application process.

• Support for active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families.