Senior Manager - Rental Analytics

Penske Truck Leasing; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a Senior Manager of Rental Analytics to lead a high-performance team delivering strategic insights and AI/ML capabilities that improve operational efficiency and executive decision-making.

The role collaborates across the enterprise to design predictive models for financial forecasting, workforce planning, capacity modeling, and fleet/process optimization, while fostering talent and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, financial analytics, data analysis, project management, and leadership with strong statistical data analysis
• Experience with SQL or Visual Basic programming; proficiency in MS Access, Excel and PowerPoint; predictive modeling/forecasting techniques
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytics, statistics, and machine learning
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for senior leadership
• Willingness to travel and manage 1-5 direct reports
• Regular attendance as an essential function of the job

Responsibilities

• Lead data science team in developing advanced analytical models and machine learning solutions
• Oversee data quality initiatives and data integration efforts
• Manage and perform data analysis in support of corporate, field, and customer-based requests
• Coordinate with IT and Rental teams to prioritize and deploy AI/ML models
• Maintain cutting-edge capabilities through strategic R&D
• Collaborate with partners/universities to align with research and industry best practices
• Contribute to advancing analytical standards and best practices
• Take on additional projects as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

SQL

AI/ML modeling

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Analytics/Math/Statistics/Data Science

Master's degree in Finance/Math/Engineering

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Rental Analytics will drive strategic insights delivery and innovation by leading a high-performance team of Analysts and Data Scientists for Penske’s Rental Organization. This role is responsible for developing cutting‑edge AI/ML capabilities and delivering transformative insights that directly drive operational efficiency and strategic insight to senior leaders.

The Senior Manager will collaborate across the enterprise and closely with the Director to design, implement, and optimize predictive models focused on financial forecasting, workforce planning, capacity modeling, and fleet and process optimization. Beyond technical excellence, this role will cultivate team talent, foster a culture of continuous learning, and expand the strategic analytics capabilities across the organization.

This is an on‑site position located at our Corporate Office in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data science team in developing advanced analytical models and machine learning solutions
• Oversee data quality initiatives and data integration efforts
• Manage and perform data analysis in support of corporate, field, and customer‑based requests
• Coordinate across multiple IT and Rental teams to prioritise, develop and deploy AI/ML models within Rental processes and systems
• Maintain cutting‑edge capabilities through focus on strategic research and development
• Work closely with strategic partners and universities to align with research and industry best practices
• Contribute to advancing analytical standards and best practices
• Other projects or tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science
• Master's degree preferred in Finance, Mathematics, or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, financial analytics, data analysis, project management, and leadership; statistical data analysis; knowledge of AS400 financial systems; excellent oral and written communication to senior leadership
• Minimum 5 years of experience with SQL or Visual Basic programming; proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint; predictive modeling and forecasting techniques
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytics, statistics, and machine learning
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Eager to grow and develop others through coaching and mentorship
• Professional leadership skills; able to manage 1‑5 direct reports
• Regular, predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary; work required schedule at the specific location; complete Penske employment application, background investigation and drug screening

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyse certain information, and understand instructions or guidelines
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs (12 kg)
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.