WS - Manager, Rolling Stock

WillScot • Scottsdale, AZ

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Rolling Stock manages rolling stock asset lifecycle activities across North America, including capital planning, fleet growth, lifecycle economics, deployment, and disposition. The role administers replacement and growth methodologies, rental and leased-asset processes, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models; supports Centralized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) deployment; and administers fleet technology programs that enable sound investment decisions.

The position manages a multi-year capital plan and approximately $50 million in annual rolling stock investments, working with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Safety, Risk, and Treasury. It oversees asset acquisition through deployment and provides executive reporting on fleet condition, capital needs, risks, and performance. The role also supports enterprise fleet modernization through technology integration, lifecycle visibility, process standardization, and vendor performance management.

The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Travel may be required. A bachelor's degree in a related field is expected, although equivalent experience may be considered. The role requires at least seven years of relevant experience, including leadership of enterprise or multi-region programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 7 years in fleet, capital planning, asset management, equipment lifecycle, or a related discipline, including leadership of enterprise or multi-region programs.
• Demonstrated experience building capital plans, replacement methodologies, business cases, and TCO or lifecycle-cost models.
• Experience with technology programs involving CMMS, telematics, or camera systems.
• Ability to work in a corporate environment while collaborating with remote operations team members.
• Self-motivated, with excellent time management skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Strong ability to manage product quality, deadlines, high-volume requirements, and multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to actively collaborate with and support field teams regarding rolling stock needs while effectively interacting with and managing vendors.
• Excellent PC proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Geotab and Element.
• Geotab and Lytx experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of rolling stock assets across North America, including growth, replacement, deployment, and disposition.
• Administer a multi-year capital plan, managing approximately $50 million in annual rolling stock investments.
• Establish data-driven replacement methodologies using asset age, utilization, condition, maintenance history, and economic life.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Safety, Risk, and Treasury to align capital plans and rolling stock requirements.
• Oversee asset acquisition through deployment and provide executive reporting on fleet condition, capital needs, risks, and performance.
• Maintain rolling stock growth plans and apply investment criteria based on demand, utilization, geographic needs, and return expectations.
• Design and govern rental and leased-asset programs, including rent-versus-buy decisions, utilization controls, and vendor oversight.
• Manage bank-leased asset portfolios, ensuring compliance with lease terms, maintenance obligations, buyouts, extensions, and returns.
• Build, enhance, and maintain TCO models to support replacement, leasing, specification, and investment decisions.
• Establish fleet KPIs, dashboards, and analytics while improving data quality across asset, financial, telematics, rental, and registration systems.
• Coordinate fleet technology initiatives, including CMMS deployment, Geotab telematics, Lytx camera systems, and other fleet management platforms.
• Drive enterprise fleet modernization through technology integration, lifecycle visibility, process standardization, and vendor performance management.
• Collaborate with and support field teams regarding rolling stock needs while interacting with and managing vendors.
• Manage product quality, deadlines, high-volume requirements, and multiple projects concurrently.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, including company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Potential variable pay opportunities, including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager