Director, Project Management Office - HD

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. 

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. 

Portfolio & Program Execution 

• 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 escalate 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. 

Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement 

• 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. 

Financial & Resource Management 

• 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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