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 Dayton Parts is seeking a perceptive and creative self-starter with proven successes within the field of Product Management. The Sr. Product Manager demonstrates an elevated and influential skillset in leadership, supporting the execution of strategic growth initiatives within a diverse portfolio. This is a hybrid role based in Dorman Products' corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA) with the exception to be onsite three days per week. Primary Duties Responsibilities: • Category expert responsible for driving business growth and performance at product portfolio level by using all key levers of commercial, product, engineering and operational excellence • Key performance indicators pertain to portfolio and new product revenue and sales growth, as well as, contribution margin health • Spearhead and be held accountable for overall new product development and project throughput, mitigating any obstacles that may erupt • Strategically develop annual and 3-year category plans based on market potential, customer opportunity and new product platforms • Lead team to define the category "Right To Win" and category SWOT update • Drive market analysis including analysis of competitive landscape, market segmentation • Provide support and leadership to product teams in performing product trend and product gap analysis. • Analyze new product opportunities and market conditions through trade shows, customer visits and field research • Manage product portfolio in terms of profitability, market share, growth rate, market segmentation and different life cycle phases. • Complete perpetual gap analyses • Primary lead for coordinating and driving program activities that require a high degree of data collection, consolidation and project management across business unit • Annual pricing reviews • SKU Rationalization • SLA Milestone reviews and Process Updates • Product Portion of Customer Category Line Reviews • Ad hoc initiatives that require a higher degree of cross platform coordination and executive visibility • Drive clear, effective communication to Director (and above) informing of business opportunities, threats or roadblocks, and presenting a feasible alternative solution • Responsible for co-developing and co-leading customer pricing, sourcing and service strategies in support of category / channel growth initiatives with corresponding sales, category management, and supply chain team members Supervisory Responsibilities: • First-hand responsibility for the development and coaching of Product Managers, Assistant Product Managers and/or Product Coordinators • Indirect responsibility leading a cross-functional team comprised of engineers, material managers, and procurement professionals • Main supervisory responsibility is to mentor newer talent, increase focus & prioritization, and create consistency in order to drive new product development Qualifications • Influential and results-driven cross-functional team leader that thrives in an entrepreneurial fast-paced work environment, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution setting • Strong preference for automotive technical expert; however, must have proven experience managing a diverse product portfolio of high growth, declining, and complex category variety • Proven experience launching multiple, impactful consumer product requirements and developing supporting sales/marketing strategies to help commercialize its success • Dynamic customer interfacing skillset with a strong ability to change presentation style to suit audience for an effective delivery accompanied by advanced PowerPoint presentation tactics • Must possess a highly analytical mindset, with a thorough understanding of a category’s financial health through P&L management, coupled with a solid understanding of the product development process and operations management to effectively drive positive financial impact • Must possess strong project management skillset and can drive effective communication at all levels of organization • Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office software and specifically Excel including pivot tables and v-lookups • Physical Requirement: Must have the capability to lift 20 pounds • Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the contributor may be required to reach, swivel, carry items from location to another, speak, and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate. Education / Experience • B.S. degree in Business preferred • 7+ years’ experience in Product Management with growing responsibilities and proven wins #DaytonParts #LI-EK1 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,300.00 to $171,500.00. 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

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This is a hybrid role based in Dorman Products' corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA) with the exception to be onsite three days per week.
Category expert responsible for driving business growth and performance at product portfolio level by using all key levers of commercial, product, engineering and operational excellence
Key performance indicators pertain to portfolio and new product revenue and sales growth, as well as, contribution margin health
Spearhead and be held accountable for overall new product development and project throughput, mitigating any obstacles that may erupt
Strategically develop annual and 3-year category plans based on market potential, customer opportunity and new product platforms
Lead team to define the category "Right To Win" and category SWOT update
Drive market analysis including analysis of competitive landscape, market segmentation
Provide support and leadership to product teams in performing product trend and product gap analysis.
Analyze new product opportunities and market conditions through trade shows, customer visits and field research
Manage product portfolio in terms of profitability, market share, growth rate, market segmentation and different life cycle phases.
Complete perpetual gap analyses
Primary lead for coordinating and driving program activities that require a high degree of data collection, consolidation and project management across business unit
Annual pricing reviews
SKU Rationalization
SLA Milestone reviews and Process Updates
Product Portion of Customer Category Line Reviews
Ad hoc initiatives that require a higher degree of cross platform coordination and executive visibility
Drive clear, effective communication to Director (and above) informing of business opportunities, threats or roadblocks, and presenting a feasible alternative solution
First-hand responsibility for the development and coaching of Product Managers, Assistant Product Managers and/or Product Coordinators
Indirect responsibility leading a cross-functional team comprised of engineers, material managers, and procurement professionals
Main supervisory responsibility is to mentor newer talent, increase focus & prioritization, and create consistency in order to drive new product development
Influential and results-driven cross-functional team leader that thrives in an entrepreneurial fast-paced work environment, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution setting
Strong preference for automotive technical expert; however, must have proven experience managing a diverse product portfolio of high growth, declining, and complex category variety

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B.S. degree in Business preferred

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401k

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Parental Leave