Product Development Manager

University of Richmond

34d•Remote

About The Position

As a Product Development Manager (PDM) within its Advanced Solutions Group (ASG), you will be focused on driving innovation and maturing ASG's offering portfolio by piloting, enhancing and preparing new solutions for deployment across the organization. The PDM collaborates with internal teams and external partners to identify promising technologies, develop business cases, test prototypes, and support the company and Digital Customer Success team in go-to-market (GTM) initiatives. The successful integration of these solutions reinforces United Rentals’ position as a differentiated strategic industry partner.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead 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.
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 leveraging insights to guide product 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 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.