Sr. Program Manager - OE (Colmar, PA, US, 18915)

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 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.

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 Senior Program Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and delivery for the OE Strategic Business Unit. They will be responsible for leading complex projects, removing roadblocks, and providing mentorship and guidance to the team.

Primary Duties

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine commercial product development strategy, scope, and priorities

• Work with Project Managers, Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain to create align on OE customer requirements and communicate actionable items with the OE customer

• Identify and mitigate both technical and business risks to the project's success, and communicate these risks to relevant stakeholders

• Work with development engineers to remove any roadblocks to project completion

• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that all parties are informed of project status and changes

• Lead product and business planning sessions to provide technical input and ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals

• Provide regular reporting on project progress, risks, and budget to leadership

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex development projects and delivering them on time

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire others

• Experience with electronics product development

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated and proven expertise with OE suppliers and a knowledge of OE stakeholders

Core Values & Competencies

Ideation and Innovation

Deliver Customer Value

Empower Our Contributors

Accountability for Results

Strive for Excellence

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in relevant role
• 2+ years of Automotive OE work experience

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