Sr Director, Product Management- Fleet

Hertz•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Hertz operates one of the largest and most complex vehicle fleets in the world. The Senior Director, Fleet Product Management will define and lead the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for all fleet-related products and platforms across the enterprise. This leader will own the end-to-end digital and operational ecosystem that powers fleet acquisition, utilization, maintenance, disposition, telematics, and lifecycle optimization. The role requires a unique combination of strategic thinking, technical depth, operational excellence, and executive influence. You will lead a high-performing team of product leaders and work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, data science, finance, and executive leadership to transform Hertz’s fleet into a data-driven, intelligent, and highly optimized asset.

Requirements

12+ years of product management experience, including leading large-scale, complex product portfolios
Proven experience owning end-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and execution
Strong track record of building and scaling high-performing product teams
Experience working on data-intensive, operational, or platform products
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment
Deep understanding of technology architecture, trade-offs, and system design

Nice To Haves

Experience in fleet management, mobility, automotive, logistics, or transportation
Exposure to telematics, IoT, connected vehicles, or EV ecosystems
Strong background in data platforms, analytics, or AI/ML-driven products
Experience managing global or highly distributed operational systems
MBA or advanced degree in engineering, data science, or related field

Responsibilities

Define and drive the vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for Hertz’s fleet product ecosystem.
Lead the development of platforms and products that optimize fleet lifecycle management, including acquisition, allocation, utilization, maintenance, and remarketing.
Build and scale intelligent, data-driven systems leveraging telematics, IoT, AI/ML, and predictive analytics to maximize fleet ROI.
Partner with operations to digitize and modernize fleet workflows across thousands of locations globally.
Establish real-time visibility and control systems for fleet health, availability, and performance.
Drive enterprise-wide initiatives related to electrification (EVs), connected vehicles, and emerging mobility technologies.
Own product governance, prioritization, and investment decisions across the fleet product portfolio.
Lead and develop a team of product managers and leaders, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and execution excellence.
Translate business goals into scalable product strategies and technical solutions.
Collaborate deeply with engineering, data science, BI, finance, legal, and operations to deliver end-to-end outcomes.
Elevate the quality of data instrumentation, analytics, and decision-making frameworks across fleet systems.
Define and track north-star metrics such as utilization, downtime, maintenance cost, and lifecycle profitability.
Drive alignment and secure buy-in from senior executives (VP, C-level) on key initiatives and investments.
Identify and act on emerging trends in mobility, connected vehicles, EV infrastructure, and fleet optimization technologies.
Balance customer experience, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes in all product decisions.