Product Manager, Innovation

Posted:
6/7/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States ⋅ Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Driven to be the Best 

People. Performance. Purpose. 

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward. 

Avis Budget Group is looking for a customer-obsessed Product Manager to own and evolve  critical parts of our customer journey. Reporting into the VP of Product, this role will focus on  innovating and delivering new products that delight our customers, and drive measurable business value.

You’ll operate at the intersection of customer needs, business goals, and technology—technology, leading a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality, high-impact digital experiences at pace.

What You'll Do: 

Product Ownership & Delivery

  • Own a key product area across our customer journey

  • Define and prioritize product backlogs aligned to customer needs and business impact

  • Lead your cross-functional pod (engineering, design, analytics) to deliver high-quality product experiences quickly and effectively

  • Ensure strong execution using agile methodologies and continuous delivery practices

Customer Experience & Optimization

  • Continuously optimize features and journeys to improve conversion rates, engagement, and retention

  • Identify friction points and opportunities through customer insights, data analysis, and experimentation

  • Champion a customer-first mindset in all product decisions

Innovation & Experimentation

  • Develop and launch new features, propositions, and experiences that enhance the customer journey

  • Run structured experiments (A/B testing, MVPs) to validate ideas and scale what works

  • Bring creativity and innovative thinking to solve customer and business problems

Data & Insights

  • Use quantitative data and qualitative research to inform product decisions

  • Define success metrics and track performance against KPIs

  • Partner with analytics and research teams to generate actionable insights

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and commercial teams to align on priorities and deliver outcomes

  • Communicate product vision, progress, and results clearly to stakeholders

  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organization

Perks You’ll Get: 

  • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

  • Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions

  • Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills

  • Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We're Looking For: 

  • Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner in a high-performing digital-first company

  • Demonstrated success improving customer metrics such as conversion, revenue, and retention

  • Strong understanding of product management and agile methodologies

  • Experience leading cross-functional product teams (“pods”) to deliver at pace

  • Highly customer-focused, with a strong instinct for identifying and solving user problems

  • Analytical mindset with comfort using data and research to drive decisions

  • Creative and innovative thinker with a bias toward action

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred:

  • Experience managing both B2C and B2B experiences, particularly at scale

  • Exposure to complex, omni-channel ecosystems

The annual starting salary for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Who We Are: 

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law. 

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. 

Parsippany

New Jersey

United States of America