Technical Program Manager

Location

Solihull, West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

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 

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the Engineering activity for a new Vehicle product line to ensure new models are successfully delivered from concept to production. The successful candidate will also be responsible for reporting the program status within the engineering team and into the wider business on a regular basis.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of all Engineering activities for a project from concept through to Launch
• Ensure that the technical targets and requirements are clearly defined and agreed with all stakeholders and then ensure these are delivered on time and to budget
• Ensure Engineering Department deliverables as defined in the Norton New Product Development (NPD) process have agreed ownership and are delivered on time to the appropriate gateway requirements
• Manage delivery of Engineering activities from either internal departmental resource or from third party Engineering Service Providers (ESPs), depending on company strategy / resources 
• Compile Objective and Subjective Engineering targets documentation, including dynamic attributes, ergonomics, feature content and mass
• Ensure test and validation plans are appropriate to the program, including benchmarking, mule testing and prototype validation
• Develop and manage the Bill of Materials (BoM) for the program
• Identify project risks and plan mitigation action with the Vehicle Line Manager
• Complete lessons learnt review at program completion and document actions
• Co-ordinate IT and data management requirements for the engineering function to ensure effective communication with suppliers and partners

Person Specification 

• Candidate should have a foundation in Engineering, followed by Project Management Experience, ideally in a product development role, preferably automotive or motorcycle industry based

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail across multiple workstreams
  

• Experience in Leading the interface between the Engineering delivery team and project management
  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and program including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

• Ability to present program delivery information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience

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

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