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. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

The Commercial Launch Planner (PMO) will be responsible for orchestrating the successful execution of product and marketing initiatives within the Marketing department. This role will ensure that cross-functional teams—including PR, Communications, Product Planning, and Marketing Channels—are aligned, on track, and delivering against key launch milestones.

Duties/Responsibilities

Project & Launch Planning:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive launch roadmap covering product releases, campaigns, and key commercial initiatives.
• Align PR, Communications, and Marketing efforts with product timelines to maximise impact.
• Identify critical dependencies and proactively mitigate risks to ensure seamless execution.
  

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:

• Act as the central hub for Commercial teams, ensuring alignment between PR, Comms, Product Planning, and Marketing.
• Organise and lead weekly launch check-ins, providing updates on progress, blockers, and next steps.
• Create clear briefing materials and launch frameworks to ensure internal teams are fully informed.

Process Optimisation & Execution Excellence:

• Implement best practices for project tracking, reporting, and governance using various tools.
• Ensure clear go/no-go decision gates for all major product and marketing launches.
• Drive post-mortem analysis on major launches to capture learnings and refine future processes.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

• Identify potential bottlenecks or conflicting priorities across teams and proactively drive solutions.
• Flag resource gaps or misalignments to leadership and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with finance and procurement, where needed, to support budget tracking for launch activities

Personal Specification

• 8+ years experience in project management, commercial operations, or go-to-market planning.
• Strong background in launch management, product marketing, or campaign execution.
• Experience within the Automotive Industry 
• Ability to work in high-growth, fast-paced environments, managing multiple moving parts.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in PM tools (Asana, Jira, Monday.com) and collaboration platforms (Slack, Notion, Confluence, etc.).

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

💰 Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

🌴A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

👴 Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

🚑 Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

💸 Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

🍌FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

🩺WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

🚀 Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.

💡 Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!

🌍 A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

🎉 Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

🚴‍♂️Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

🚗 Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS