Product Owner

Navtech, Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider is seeking a SAFe Product Owner to join their team in Southwestern Ontario. The role focuses on transforming business needs into actionable User Stories, collaborating closely with development teams while promoting Lean-Agile principles. Ideal candidates will have a background in aviation and strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and numerous benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working environment

Vacation Days (15 - 25)

Professional Development Day

Strong work-life balance

Competitive group benefits plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Product Owner or equivalent.
• Solid experience in the Aviation industry.
• Experience in SAFe.

Responsibilities

• Turn business needs into User Stories.
• Work closely with the development team.
• Lead deployment of Lean-Agile principles.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Aviation industry knowledge

Experience in SAFe

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineer or Master's degree in software engineering or aeronautics

Job description

NAVBLUE is looking for a SAFe Product Owner (PO).

The Product Owner (PO) is an integral part of the NAVBLUE North America Software Factory team.

More specifically in NAVBLUE, the Product Owner is a key asset turning the business / operational needs collected with the Product Management and Software Factory into User Stories, and then working closely with the development team to get these User Stories properly implemented as per the Definition of Done objectives.

The candidate will be asked to lead by example on the deployment of Lean-Agile principles, breaking the silos, and ensuring any development fits with the overall Portfolio framework vision.

The candidate will also be active in ensuring that NAVBLUE processes are successful in bridging the gap between “by the book” recommendations and daily practices which can be more driven by business objectives.

As NAVBLUE is looking for efficiency, flexibility and focus on value, the candidate will be working closely with the development team and significantly contribute to its performance. To promote this flexibility and focus on value, the candidate must transition between functional and technical domains effectively.

This position is open to fulfill the need for Product Owner on multiple teams.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Product Owner or equivalent
• Solid experience in the Aviation industry, noticeably Crew or Flight Operations and associated digital solutions.
• Experience in SAFe
• Strong leadership skills
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• High energy, driven to innovate, and a team player
• Strongly focused and self-motivated to overachieve goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with senior management, customers and partners

Qualifications:

• Engineer or Master degree in software engineering or aeronautics or commensurate experience

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working environment (2 days in office)
• Free parking
• Vacation Days (15 - 25)
• Professional Development Day
• 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 Learns
• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
• An active social committee
• 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!

Not to mention, the aviation industry’s ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers. We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.

Applications:

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

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.

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 maximise 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 Modernisation 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.

NAVBLUE is also proud to have been recognised as one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2024. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and community involvement. It was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programmes within the area. Plus, NAVBLUE was recognised as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2024. We are excited and grateful for both these recognitions. We realise that it is our employees that have allowed us to succeed and will allow us to continue succeeding.

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) and Malmö (Sweden), Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.