New Product Project Manager

Dorman Products•Shreveport, LA

2d•$75,600 - $94,500

About The Position

The New Product Project Manager is a critical member of SuperATV’s Product Launch team, leading development and launch of aftermarket products for ATV, UTV, and off-road vehicle markets. The role drives cross-functional collaboration, manages project timelines, removes obstacles, and ensures products are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with SuperATV’s strategic growth objectives. Success requires strong decision-making and communication, the ability to motivate teams, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The manager guides projects from concept through commercialization, coordinating product management, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, sales, marketing, and customer support. Responsibilities include maintaining project plans, facilitating stage-gate reviews, tracking risks and performance, coordinating prototypes and validation, and supporting the transition to production. The role also promotes accountability, accurate project documentation, and continuous improvement in new product development. SuperATV is a provider of ATV and UTV accessories and is part of Dorman Products. The company describes its environment as fast-paced and casual and emphasizes working to wow customers and the community. The position is full-time, with a U.S. base salary range of $75,600 to $94,500 and eligibility for a bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid and floating holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3 years of experience managing cross-functional projects.
Experience managing current or mass-production products, including engineering changes and lifecycle support.
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 or 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.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience involving product development, manufacturing, automotive, powersports, or aftermarket products.
Familiarity with ATV, UTV, automotive, powersports, industrial, or similar engineered products.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in developing and launching current and new ATV, UTV, and off-road aftermarket product lines.
Develop, maintain, and execute project plans covering schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risk mitigation.
Drive projects from concept through commercialization and align participating departments.
Facilitate stage-gate reviews and ensure adherence to SuperATV’s New Product Development process.
Monitor project status, identify risks and bottlenecks, and take corrective action to maintain schedules.
Coordinate prototype development, testing, validation, production readiness, and product launches.
Partner with Product Managers to prioritize projects based on strategic objectives, customer demand, market trends, and revenue opportunities.
Lead project meetings and communicate timelines, resource needs, decisions, and project health.
Track project performance metrics, including launch timing, development cycle times, and milestone achievement.
Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams on the transition from development to production.
Drive accountability among project team members and support delivery of project objectives.
Support continuous improvement to enhance project execution, reduce time-to-market, and improve NPD effectiveness.
Keep project documentation, action items, and milestone reporting accurate and current.
Serve as the central coordination point for assigned projects and maintain alignment and communication across departments.