Project Manager - Uptime Spec and Design

Penske • Harrisburg, PA

83d

About The Position

The Project Manager – Uptime serves as a subject matter expert in commercial fleet equipment, diagnosing and resolving complex equipment issues across Penske's fleet and evaluating and validating emerging technologies and products. The role focuses on identifying root causes of recurring equipment challenges, including specification misalignment, OEM component failures, elevated maintenance costs, and increased labor requirements. Involvement with new products centers on how maintenance personnel, including technicians and support roles, interact with the technology. The position aims to deliver value-added equipment solutions to customers, improve repair efficiency, reduce vehicle downtime, and lower total maintenance costs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of experience in the automotive, diesel, or commercial trucking industry.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy-duty truck mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency navigating OEM diagnostic platforms, service information systems, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and act on fleet maintenance data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Innovative problem-solving skills, with strong critical and adaptive thinking.
• Effective communication skills, including presenting technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Must complete a Penske employment application, background investigation covering past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to meet the described physical and mental demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• HD Truck OEM Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured root cause analysis on fleet equipment issues and develop corrective action plans to drive resolution.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and products through hands-on testing and provide data-supported recommendations for potential fleet adoption to improve customer experience.
• Identify gaps in existing maintenance processes and develop standardized procedures that improve repair efficiency.
• Design and implement proactive repair strategies to minimize vehicle downtime and improve overall fleet availability.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED