Product Manager, Data

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Canada is seeking a Product Manager Data to define, prioritize, and manage data product roadmaps across domains. This role drives the data product vision within a continuous delivery model and reports on milestones to leadership.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate business needs into clear data requirements, and lead data-driven initiatives to deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management or related data roles.
• M.Sc. preferred; strong ability to pivot and define a vision.
• Strong communication bridging business and technical teams.
• Strong analytics and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision, roadmap, and prioritization for data-driven initiatives.
• Lead and influence to drive outcomes in a cross-matrix team.
• Define, prioritize, and manage data product backlog with agile delivery teams.
• Analyze business needs and translate them into clear data requirements.
• Act as a link between stakeholders and teams by tracking delivery progress.
• Develop innovative approaches to solve business problems through data analytics.
• Communicate results and methodologies clearly.
• Document data dependencies and data flow across systems.

Skills

Product management

Business analysis

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

M.Sc. preferred

Tools

Data platforms

User testing

Job description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

The Product Manager Data is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and managing data product roadmaps for their respective domains.

This key role drives our data product vision with a focus on a continuous product delivery model and overall success.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision, roadmap, and prioritization for data-driven initiatives.
• Lead and influence to drive outcomes in a cross-matrix team.
• Define, Prioritize, and Manage data product backlog and work with the development agile delivery teams.
• Analyze business needs, translate them into clear requirements and ensure data solutions meet stakeholders needs.
• Act as a link between stakeholders and teams by tracking delivery progress and report on key milestones to the leadership team.
• Develop innovative and effective approaches to solve business problems through data analytics.
• Actively communicate results and methodologies.
• Understand and document data dependencies, business rules and data flow diagrams of the solution developed, e.g. between source and systems consuming the data, as well as the logical processes and interfaces with other systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Mandatory experience as a Product Manager, a Business Analyst or a Product Owner on Data projects (5+years), including hands-on experience managing all stages of the product life cycle. M.Sc. preferred.
• Creative thinker with an ability to define and execute on a vision, with flexibility to pivot, as required.
• Strong communicator with an acute ability to bridge business stakeholders and technical know-how.
• Strong quantitative and analytics skills, as well as business acumen and sound judgment
• Independent self-starter with a can-do attitude and a curiosity to learn.
• Familiarity with working with analytics, data platforms, and user testing to drive outcomes.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions Of Employment

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.