Director, Project Management Office

Dayton Parts LLC; Colmar (PA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Dorman Products is seeking a Director of the PMO – Heavy Duty to lead the Heavy Duty PMO, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Based at our corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Comar, PA) in a hybrid role, onsite three days per week, this position requires executive presence to drive execution across product, operations, supply chain, IT, finance, sales and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project, program, or operations leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Prior PMO leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, automotive, or industrial environments preferred.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Physical capability to lift 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Heavy Duty PMO, including project intake, prioritization, governance, and delivery standards.
• Define and maintain PMO processes, tools, templates, and reporting aligned with operating model.
• Partner with HD leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable initiatives and roadmaps.
• Ensure consistent project discipline, accountability, and visibility across all HD initiatives.
• Own the Heavy Duty project and program portfolio, including strategic growth initiatives, operational improvements, system implementations, and cross‑divisional efforts.
• Lead or oversee high‑impact, complex initiatives requiring executive coordination.
• Monitor project health (scope, timeline, budget, risk) and propose solutions.
• Ensure initiatives deliver defined business outcomes (revenue growth, margin improvement, service levels, cost savings).
• Partner with Finance to align investments with budget and forecast.
• Optimize resource allocation across initiatives to maximize business impact.

Skills

Executive presence

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ambiguity management

Physical capability (lift 20 lbs)

PMP or certification preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

The Director, Project Management Office (PMO) – Heavy Duty serves as the senior leader responsible for driving execution of strategic, operational, and cross‑functional initiatives within the Heavy Duty division. This newly created role provides portfolio governance, project execution leadership, and executive‑level coordination across Product, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Sales, and HR. The Director, PMO ensures high‑priority initiatives are scoped correctly, resourced appropriately, delivered on time, and tied to measurable business outcomes.

This is a hybrid role based in Dorman Products' corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Comar, PA) with the expectation to be onsite three days per week.

Primary Duties

PMO Leadership & Governance (Heavy Duty)

• Establish and lead the Heavy Duty PMO, including project intake, prioritization, governance, and delivery standards.
• Define and maintain PMO processes, tools, templates, and reporting aligned with Dorman’s operating model while tailored to HD business needs.
• Partner with HD leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable initiatives and roadmaps.
• Ensure consistent project discipline, accountability, and visibility across all HD initiatives.
• Own the Heavy Duty project and program portfolio, including strategic growth initiatives, operational improvements, system implementations, and cross‑divisional efforts.
• Lead or oversee high‑impact, complex initiatives that require executive‑level coordination and decision‑making.
• Monitor project health (scope, timeline, budget, risk, dependencies) and proactively escape issues with recommended solutions.
• Ensure initiatives deliver defined business outcomes (revenue growth, margin improvement, service levels, cost savings, scalability).

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Sales, and HR to drive aligned execution.
• Serve as a neutral integrator across functions to resolve prioritization conflicts and resource constraints.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and working sessions as needed.
• Ensure clear communication, decision documentation, and alignment across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPIs for the HD initiative portfolio.
• Establish performance metrics to measure PMO effectiveness, project outcomes, and execution health.
• Lead post‑implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Improve project throughput, decision speed, and execution quality over time.
• Support business case development, financial tracking, and ROI measurement for HD initiatives.
• Partner with Finance to ensure project investments align with budget, forecast, and strategic priorities.
• Optimize resource allocation across initiatives to maximize business impact.

Qualifications

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and organizational change.
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one location to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project, program, or operations leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Prior PMO leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, automotive, or industrial environments preferred.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $161,900.00 to $243,000.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit‑sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com