Hybrid Director, Heavy-Duty PMO & Strategy Initiatives

Allparts, Inc.; Colmar (PA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401k match and profit-sharing

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase

Job summary

Dorman Products in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Director, Strategic Initiatives & PMO to lead the Heavy Duty PMO and shape governance, translating strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps. This hybrid role is based at the corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Comar, PA) with on‑site presence three days per week, and requires 10+ years in senior program leadership, PMP preferred.

You will partner with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Sales and HR to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project, program, or operations leadership roles.
• PMO leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, automotive, or industrial environments preferred.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.

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 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 escalates issues with recommended solutions.
• Ensure initiatives deliver defined business outcomes (revenue growth, margin improvement, service levels, cost savings, scalability).

Skills

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

PMP or certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Dorman Products in the Philadelphia area is seeking a Director, Strategic Initiatives & PMO to lead the Heavy Duty PMO and shape governance, translating strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps. This hybrid role is based at the corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Comar, PA) with on‑site presence three days per week, and requires 10+ years in senior program leadership, PMP preferred.

You will partner with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Sales and HR to drive