Role Overview?
Hertz?operates?one of the largest and most complex vehicle fleets in the world. The Senior Director Product, Fleet Operations?Management?will 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.?
What?You'll?Own?
+ Define and drive the?vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap?for Hertz's fleet operation product ecosystem.?
+ Lead the development of?platforms and products?that?optimize?fleet lifecycle management, including allocation,?utilization, maintenance, and damages.?
+ 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 hundreds 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?operations product portfolio.?
What?You'll?Do?
+ Lead and develop a?team of product managers 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.?
What Success Looks Like?
+ A?fully digitized, real-time fleet operations platform?enabling predictive and automated decision-making.?
+ Significant improvements in?fleet?utilization, cost efficiency, and asset lifecycle value.?
+ Scalable systems?supporting global operations with consistency and flexibility.?
+ Strong executive alignment and?clear, measurable business impact?from product initiatives.?
Basic Qualifications?
+ 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?
+ Experience?operating?in?agile environments and delivering at scale?
Preferred Qualifications?
+ Experience in?fleet operations 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?
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.
EOE, including disability/veteran