Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Dorman Products is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support execution for new product development initiatives within the team in Colmar, PA. This role is ideal for someone early in their project management career who is looking to build foundational experience in product development. The Associate Project Manager will work cross-functionally to help ensure new product launches, smaller-scale initiatives, and key projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Primary Duties:

• Support project planning and execution for product development initiatives, including leading smaller-scale initiatives from start to finish.
• Track project milestones, update schedules, and help maintain clear timelines.
• Assist in preparing project documentation, status reports, and meeting materials.
• Lead recurring team meetings, sharing project updates and recommendations with the team.
• Coordinate tasks with internal teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Marketing.
• Monitor project risks and communicate potential delays, bottlenecks, or issues to the Sr. Project Manager/Project Manager.
• Help ensure accurate and up-to-date project data within Monday.com.
• Support data and analytics needs, including building and maintaining project dashboards and reports.
• Facilitate communication across departments to support project alignment and delivery.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in project workflows and team collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or consumer product environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, and Monday.com.
• Exposure to ERP or PLM systems (SAP, Oracle, Windchill).
• Basic understanding of product lifecycle processes.
• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds as required in sample handling.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in coordination or project support roles (internships included).
• PMP or CAPM certification or interest in pursuing one.

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $68,700 to $100,000. 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.