Director, Project Management Office
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Business
Operations Management, Business Analyst, Change Management, Corporate Strategy
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Director, Project Management OfficeDate: Aug 12, 2026
Company: Dorman Products
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 SummaryThis 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 DutiesPMO 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 elevate 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.
- 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.
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