Program Manager-Product Development

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.•Fort Mill, SC

2d•$85,680 - $117,810•Onsite

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition. We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees. As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Requirements

College Degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in marketing, sales, product development or other similar fields
Demonstrated leadership experience in project management and cross functional teams
Extensive proficiency with MS Office products and project management tools required
Process orientated and ability to multi-task and work within short timelines required
Must have the ability to interact with all levels of management throughout the company and must be able to work independently
Available to travel 20% of the year.
Equipment Rental industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Working with internal stakeholders, define and execute new product development projects from conception through commercialization.
Utilize the Stage Gate process to manage and communicate the deliverables and outputs of each project.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear definition of product and project requirements and objectives.
Maintain and communicate project status (metrics, risks, etc.) to stakeholders and executive leadership.
Work with OEM’s, internal team members, and customers to validate and monitor new products and technologies in real-world applications.
Work closely with internal and external Subject Matter experts to spearhead acceleration of new product and technology identification and development.
In conjunction with Product Line Team, lead project stage-gate presentations to stakeholders and executive team.
Conduct Voice of the Customer activities with end users to develop solutions to customer needs and pain points.
Determine value propositions and positioning strategies for new products.
Identify market segments strategies for top line growth and product innovation opportunities.