Project Manager - Commercial

Norton Motorcycles; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic British motorcycle brand is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to lead the launch of new products. You'll coordinate commercial activities across sales, marketing, and customer experience to ensure successful product launches. This role requires strong collaboration with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree and experience in business planning are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

33 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

FREE fruit

Employee Assistance Programme

Twice‑yearly employee events

FREE electric bicycle hire

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Business Planning, Business Analysis, or Commercial Development roles.
• Experience in a mobility, automotive, or premium consumer brand environment.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Commercial team activities to ensure alignment.
• Facilitate discussions to identify blockers and actionable solutions.
• Track and report operating plan progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Business Planning

Business Analysis

Commercial Development

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

We're looking for a Commercial Project Manager to play a key role in driving the successful launch of Norton Motorcycles' new products across global markets. You'll be responsible for coordinating activities across the Commercial team - covering sales, marketing, customer experience, aftersales/service, alternative revenue, and network development — ensuring that all commercial activities align under one coherent plan. Your main focus will be to own, maintain, and evolve our Commercial Operating Plan – the blueprint that ensures every product launch is delivered on time, on budget, and to world‑class standards. This role is highly collaborative, fast‑paced, and central to our commercial success. This position is based in our London Commercial Hub, where you'll work closely with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to bring our iconic brand to riders around the world.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the activities of the Commercial team to ensure alignment across functions
• Build strong working relationships with each functional leader to understand their priorities, challenges, and interdependencies
• Facilitate strategic discussions to identify blockers to plan delivery and work collaboratively to find actionable solutions
• Proactively look for gaps or future risks in the operating plan and elevate key issues with recommended mitigations
• Lead the development of more detailed functional‑level and market‑specific plans
• Map out risks, critical paths, and dependencies across functional and market plans
• Track and report progress of operating plan activities, providing clear insight to senior leadership on status, risks, and areas requiring intervention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in Business Planning, Business Analysis, or Commercial Development roles
• Demonstrated experience working with senior leaders and influencing cross‑functional decision‑making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to build credibility and trust across all levels
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving capabilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• A curious mindset, unafraid to challenge the status‑quo
• Commercially minded, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational detail
• Financial and business acumen, with a strong consumer‑oriented perspective
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment

Nice to Have

• Experience in a mobility, automotive, or premium consumer brand environment, with exposure to multi‑market operations
• Experience supporting or managing go‑to‑market readiness projects across functions
• Familiarity with commercial reporting dashboards or data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience working with premium retail brands, with an appreciation for craftsmanship and innovation
• Skilled in the use of project‑management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello)

Company Overview

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 tight‑knit, but ever‑expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. ... (rest of corporate narrative kept verbatim)

Benefits

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience
• 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) to relax and recharge
• Generous pension scheme with personalised advice
• Private medical insurance and a cash‑back programme to keep you feeling your best
• Life insurance (4× salary)
• FREE fruit, because we believe in a five‑a‑day!
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme (online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme)
• Entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well‑funded company with ambitious long‑term goals
• Ideas for Excellence scheme – every brilliant idea is rewarded
• Diverse and international team with different perspectives
• Twice‑yearly employee events, payday socials and other activities
• FREE electric bicycle hire; free parking and electric charge points
• Commitment to continually improving rewards in line with business growth plan

Employment Details

Hybrid employment type – Full‑time. Offices are located in London's Commercial Hub.

Important Notice

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS.