Product Manager

Airbus; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable aviation solutions provider is seeking a talented Product Manager to lead the development of critical operational products. You will collaborate with teams, prioritize product features, and ensure compliance with aviation regulations. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in product management, experience in an Agile environment, and a passion for enhancing airline operations. Join us to drive innovation and efficiency in the aviation industry, and enjoy a hybrid work environment with a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working environment

Professional Development

Vacation Days (15 – 25)

Competitive group benefits plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Management with a successful track record.
• 2+ years working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Strong foundational understanding of Airline Operations Control.

Responsibilities

• Lead product vision and strategy aligned with business goals.
• Prioritize the Product Backlog for maximum business value.
• Act as a key liaison between teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Product Management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field

SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner certification

Tools

Jira

Agility

Job description

Job Description

Are you a product visionary with a passion for aviation and the power of enterprise-scale agile development? Join NAVBLUE, a wholly‑owned Airbus subsidiary, as a Product Manager and take the pilot seat for our mission‑critical N‑Ops & Crew (N‑OC) product. N‑OC is the single, highly‑configurable solution that empowers major airlines worldwide to master their Operations Control and Crew Management, covering everything from network scheduling to day‑of‑ops crew control.

Operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will function as the key Product Manager, translating customer and market needs, aligning them to company vision and strategy, and producing compelling prioritized feature roadmaps that you will be accountable to deliver on time and with quality. If you thrive on optimizing complex systems, driving business value, and shaping the future of airline efficiency, this is your opportunity to lead.

Responsibilities

Strategic Direction and Value Definition

• Participate in product vision and strategy aligned with overall business goals, market trends, architectural runway, and customer feedback.
• Prioritize the Product Backlog using an economic view (e.g., Weighted Shortest Job First – WSJF) to ensure the team focuses on features that deliver the greatest business value and ROI.
• Define, document, and accept features with clear business outcomes, acceptance criteria, and non‑functional requirements, acting as the ultimate source for feature content.

SAFe Execution & Agile Leadership

• Lead PI Planning, presenting vision and features to teams and finalizing PI Objectives with stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Release Train Engineer and Product Owner to monitor PI execution, anticipate and resolve cross‑team dependencies and impediments.
• Guide Product Owners: collaborate and synchronize daily to elaborate user stories, manage work flow, and maintain correct priorities.
• Partner with Solution Architects and Engineering teams to define and prioritize enablers (technical features) needed for non‑functional requirements, architectural runway, and scalability.
• Define, approve, and communicate release plans, ensuring integrated features are released predictably through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to successful product delivery.
• Define and track KPIs and OKRs for the N‑OC product to validate hypotheses and drive an Inspect and Adapt cycle.

Stakeholder Alignment & Compliance

• Act as the primary liaison between development teams, Customer Experience, Business Owners, and other stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on scope, timeline, and value.
• Work closely with RTE, Enterprise & Solution Architects and regulatory experts to define the overall solution context, including architecture and strict compliance with all applicable aviation rules.

Additional information regarding responsibilities of Product Management are described in the SAFe framework at https://www.scaledagileframework.com/product-management/.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling enterprise software products.
• 2+ years of direct experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Deep domain expertise or strong foundational understanding of Airline Operations Control (OCC), Flight Operations, Crew Management, Scheduling, and/or Crew Planning systems.
• Expertise in defining, documenting, and prioritizing features, creating effective roadmaps, and applying lean prioritization techniques.
• Proven ability to apply Project Management skills to drive execution, including tracking progress, managing risks, resolving dependencies across multiple Agile teams, and ensuring timely delivery of quality features.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex system architecture, API dependencies, data flow, and effectively prioritize technical debt and architectural runway in collaboration with solution architects, chapter leads, and engineering leads.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Working experience with Agile project management tools (Agility, Jira, etc.).
• Ability to communicate concisely and accurately to team and to management.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (PM/PO) certification is highly preferred.
• Relevant industry certification (e.g., in Airline Dispatch, Flight Operations, or Crew Management) is a significant advantage.

Perks

• Being part of Airbus Network
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
• Free parking
• Vacation Days (15 – 25)
• Professional Developmentn
• Christmas shut down
• Summer core hours
• Strong work‑life balance
• Casual dress code
• Competitive group benefits plan
• Strong focus on mental health support benefits
• 5 Sick Days
• 2 Personal Days
• RRSP matching program
• Life Insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Maternity & Paternity benefits
• Referral program
• Rewards and Recognition program
• Training and Development Support
• Monthly Lunch and Learn events
• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
• Active social committee
• Organized Volunteer Events
• Game room, including a flight simulator!
• Lunch hour sporting activities (hockey, soccer, volleyball, etc.) with a shower on site
• Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
• And much more!

Selection and Hiring Commitment

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

About Us

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take‑off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services. You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer‑focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio. Airbus and all subsidiaries, including NAVBLUE, are proud to have been recognized as a Global Top Employer for 2025. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance management, training and skills development and community involvement, it was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward‑thinking programs within the area. This achievement reflects our commitment to nurturing and empowering our people to reach their full potential. We’re grateful to our people, whose dedication and collaboration make this possible. NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age. NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand), Gdańsk (Poland), and Bengaluru (India) with other offices all around the world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job‑related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.