Sr. Product Line Manager - Power/HVAC

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOININGLarge, established national organization with a significant capital equipment fleet and broad operational footprintStrategic product line leadership role supporting Power/HVAC and related capital equipment categoriesHighly cross-functional environment partnering closely with Operations, Fleet Management, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Connected AssetsOpportunity to influence fleet strategy, supplier partnerships, capital allocation, and product performance across the businessVisible role with regular exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-level decision makingOrganization focused on improving utilization, ROI, lifecycle cost, uptime, and overall fleet performanceOpportunity to help further develop and scale the product line management function as the organization continues to evolveWHAT THEY OFFER YOUSignificant ownership of product line strategy across a major capital equipment categoryAbility to directly influence fleet mix, specifications, replacement timing, and disposition strategyOpportunity to shape commercial strategy and supplier relationships with major OEMs and equipment partnersBroad exposure to capital planning, lifecycle management, sourcing, and operational performanceAbility to identify and introduce new products and technologies that improve market competitivenessHigh level of autonomy with the opportunity to influence teams across a complex matrixed organizationExecutive visibility through data-driven recommendations tied directly to fleet performance and business resultsOpportunity to establish scalable product line processes, performance metrics, and capabilities for future growthStrong platform for an experienced capital equipment leader who wants broader strategic ownership and enterprise impactWHAT YOU WILL DOOwn and drive product line strategy for Power/HVAC and related equipment categoriesImprove product line performance by influencing utilization, ROI, lifecycle cost, uptime, and overall fleet economicsTranslate business requirements into clear product, sourcing, fleet, and lifecycle strategiesDefine fleet specifications, equipment mix, replacement timing, and disposition approachesPartner with Operations and Fleet Management to ensure fleet strategy supports field demand and broader business prioritiesAnalyze fleet and market data to identify total cost of ownership improvement opportunitiesBenchmark products, suppliers, lifecycle performance, and market dynamics to guide strategic decisionsLead commercial strategy and negotiations with OEMs and key suppliersDevelop negotiation positions around pricing, specifications, rebates, product requirements, and supplier performancePartner with Supplier Management on contract structure, execution, and ongoing supplier relationshipsIdentify emerging technologies, equipment solutions, and product opportunities that support growth and competitive differentiationInfluence capital allocation decisions by aligning product strategy with operational and financial prioritiesPartner across Operations, Sales, Fleet, Finance, Marketing, Connected Assets, and Supply Chain to drive executionPresent clear, concise, data-driven recommendations to senior leadershipEstablish and improve product line management processes, reporting, metrics, and operating rhythmsDrive change across the organization through both direct leadership and influence without formal authorityHelp develop organizational capability and provide leadership as the product management function continues to scaleTravel approximately 35% to support business, supplier, and operational needsBACKGROUND PROFILE12-15+ years of experience across product management, fleet management, capital equipment sourcing, category management, or related disciplinesExperience within equipment rental, industrial equipment, OEM, construction equipment, power generation, HVAC, or a closely related environmentDemonstrated ownership of a product line, equipment category, or business segmentProven track record of improving metrics such as utilization, ROI, lifecycle cost, margin, uptime, or fleet performanceStrong understanding of the construction, industrial, Power/HVAC, or power generation equipment landscapeDeep knowledge of capital equipment lifecycle management from specification and acquisition through maintenance, replacement, and dispositionStrong commercial experience working directly with OEMs and major suppliersExperience developing negotiation strategies and influencing pricing, specifications, rebates, service levels, and supplier performanceProven ability to translate enterprise strategy into executable product and fleet plansStrong analytical capabilities with experience using complex data to support capital, sourcing, and operational decisionsAbility to operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organizationStrong influencing skills with the ability to align stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Finance, Fleet, and Supply ChainExecutive-level communication and presentation capabilitiesDemonstrated success driving organizational change, process improvement, and performance enhancementsExperience leading through both direct and indirect structures and influencing teams without formal authorityAbility and interest to grow into broader formal people leadership as the function expandsBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field requiredMBA or equivalent advanced degree preferredProfessional certifications such as CEM, CEFM, EMS, or CPM are a plus#LI-JP2#OnsiteReference: 70615