Role Overview
Hertzoperatesone of the largest and most complex vehicle fleets in the world. The Senior Director Product, Fleet OperationsManagementwill define and lead the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for all fleet operations-related products and platforms across the enterprise.
This leader will own the end-to-end digital ecosystem that powers fleet utilization, maintenance, daamges, 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.
WhatYou'llOwn
- Define and drive thevision, strategy, and multi-year roadmapfor Hertz's fleet operation product ecosystem.
- Lead the development ofplatforms and productsthatoptimizefleet lifecycle management, including allocation,utilization, maintenance, and damages.
- Build and scaleintelligent, data-driven systemsleveragingtelematics, IoT, AI/ML, and predictive analytics to maximize fleet ROI.
- Partner with operations to digitize and modernizefleet workflows across hundreds of locations globally.
- Establishreal-time visibility and control systemsfor fleet health, availability, and performance.
- Driveenterprise-wide initiativesrelated to electrification (EVs), connected vehicles, and emerging mobility technologies.
- Ownproduct governance, prioritization, and investment decisionsacross thefleetoperations product portfolio.
WhatYou'llDo
- Lead and develop ateam of product managers fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and execution excellence.
- Translate business goals intoscalable product strategies and technical solutions.
- Collaborate deeply withengineering, data science, BI, finance, legal, and operationsto deliver end-to-end outcomes.
- Elevate thequality of data instrumentation, analytics, and decision-making frameworksacross fleet systems.
- Define and tracknorth-star metricssuch asutilization, downtime, maintenance cost, and lifecycle profitability.
- Drive alignment and secure buy-in fromsenior executives (VP, C-level)on key initiatives and investments.
- Identifyand act onemerging trendsin mobility, connected vehicles, EV infrastructure, and fleet optimization technologies.
- Balancecustomer experience, operational efficiency, and financial outcomesin all product decisions.
What Success Looks Like
- Afully digitized, real-time fleet operations platformenabling predictive and automated decision-making.
- Significant improvements infleetutilization, cost efficiency, and asset lifecycle value.
- Scalable systemssupporting global operations with consistency and flexibility.
- Strong executive alignment andclear, measurable business impactfrom product initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- 12+ years of product management experience, includingleading large-scale, complex product portfolios
- Proven experience owningend-to-end product strategy, roadmap, and execution
- Strongtrack recordofbuilding and scaling high-performing product teams
- Experience working ondata-intensive, operational, or platform products
- Demonstrated ability toinfluence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment
- Deep understanding oftechnology architecture, trade-offs, and system design
- Experienceoperatinginagile environments and delivering at scale
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience infleet operations management, mobility, automotive,logistics, or transportation
- Exposure totelematics, IoT, connected vehicles, or EV ecosystems
- Strong background indata platforms, analytics, or AI/ML-driven products
- Experience managingglobal or highly distributed operational systems
- MBA or advanced degree in engineering, data science, or related field
We expect the starting salary to be around $215k but will be commensurate with relevant work experience
What You'll Get:
- Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
- Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
- Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
- Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
- Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
US EEO STATEMENT At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture - and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
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