Commercial Product Launch Manager

Norton Motorcycles Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading British motorcycle brand as a Commercial Product Launch Manager. Oversee product and marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams. With 8+ years in project management, you will drive successful launches and optimize processes. Enjoy competitive benefits and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Employee wellbeing programs

Free fruit

Electric bicycle hire

On-site parking

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management, commercial operations, or go-to-market planning.
• Experience in launch management, product marketing, or campaign execution.
• Background in the Automotive Industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive launch roadmap for product releases.
• Serve as the central point for the Commercial teams.
• Implement best practices for project tracking and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Project Management

Tools

Asana

Jira

Monday.com

Slack

Notion

Confluence

Job description

Join to apply for the Commercial Product Launch Manager role at Norton Motorcycles Ltd.

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a passionate and expanding team dedicated to delivering exceptional riding experiences.

Under new ownership and part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. We want you to be part of this journey!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We support personal development and lifelong learning. Joining us means growing alongside talented and dedicated colleagues.

If you're passionate about motorcycles and eager to shape the future of this legendary brand, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

The Commercial Launch Planner (PMO) will oversee the successful execution of product and marketing initiatives within the Marketing department. This role ensures alignment and timely delivery across cross-functional teams including PR, Communications, Product Planning, and Marketing Channels.

Responsibilities

1. Project & Launch Planning:
   • Develop and maintain a comprehensive launch roadmap for product releases, campaigns, and initiatives.
   • Coordinate PR, Communications, and Marketing efforts with product timelines for maximum impact.
   • Identify dependencies and mitigate risks to ensure smooth execution.
2. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:
   • Serve as the central point for the Commercial teams, ensuring alignment across departments.
   • Lead weekly launch meetings, providing updates and resolving blockers.
   • Create briefing materials and frameworks for internal teams.
3. Process Optimization & Execution:
   • Implement best practices for project tracking and reporting.
   • Establish clear decision gates for launches.
   • Conduct post-launch reviews to improve future processes.
   • Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
   • Highlight resource gaps to leadership and suggest corrective actions.
   • Collaborate with finance and procurement for budget management.

Personal Specification

• 8+ years in project management, commercial operations, or go-to-market planning.
• Experience in launch management, product marketing, or campaign execution.
• Background in the Automotive Industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with PM tools (Asana, Jira, Monday.com) and collaboration platforms (Slack, Notion, Confluence).

Rewards

We offer competitive benefits including a salary package, 33 days of holiday, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, and various employee wellbeing programs. Enjoy free fruit, electric bicycle hire, on-site parking, and regular social events. We are committed to ongoing improvement of our rewards package.

Join us and experience a vibrant, innovative environment with opportunities for growth and contribution.

Note: We do not accept agency applications.