New Product Project Manager

Dorman Products•Madison, IN

1d•$75,600 - $112,500•Onsite

About The Position

SuperATV wasn’t born in a boardroom. It started with one mission: build parts that riders can trust. The same hands-on, do-it-yourself mindset still drives everything we do. Our fast paced and casual work environment is highly focused on “Working to Wow” our customers, community, and employees. The New Product Project Manager is a critical position on the SuperATV Product Launch team. The New Product Project Manager is responsible for leading the development and launch of innovative aftermarket products for the ATV, UTV, and off-road vehicle markets. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, manages project timelines, removes obstacles, and ensures new products are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with SuperATV's strategic growth objectives. Known for strong decision making, clear communication, and the ability to motivate teams while balancing multiple priorities in fast paced manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects, preferably involving product development, manufacturing, automotive, powersports, or aftermarket products.
Experience managing current or mass production products, including engineering changes and lifecycle support.
Familiarity with ATV, UTV, automotive, powersports, industrial, or similar engineered products preferred.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
Experience managing engineering change processes (ECR/ECN) and product revisions.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production constraints.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Experience coordinating prototype builds, sample production, and validation/testing activities.
Understanding of cost, timing, and risk impacts related to product changes.
Ability to monitor project health and clearly communicate status, blockers, and next steps.

Responsibilities

Lead cross functional teams in the development, execution, and launch timelines of current ATV and UTV product lines.
Lead cross-functional teams through the successful development and launch of new ATV, UTV, and off-road aftermarket products.
Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risk mitigation activities.
Drive projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment between product management, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, sales, marketing, and customer support teams.
Facilitate stage-gate reviews and ensure adherence to SuperATV's New Product Development (NPD) process.
Monitor project status, identify risks and bottlenecks, and proactively implement corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
Coordinate prototype development, testing, validation, production readiness, and product launch activities.
Partner with Product Managers to prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, customer demand, market trends, and revenue opportunities.
Lead project meetings and provide clear communication regarding timelines, resource requirements, key decisions, and project health.
Track project performance metrics including launch timing, development cycle times, and achievement of project milestones.
Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure successful transition from development to production.
Drive accountability among project team members to achieve commitments and deliver project objectives.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, reduce time-to-market, and improve overall NPD effectiveness.
Ensure project documentation, action items, and milestone reporting remain accurate and current throughout the product lifecycle.
Serve as the central point of coordination for assigned projects, ensuring alignment and communication across all departments.