Product Owner

Airbus; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Owner to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in bridging business needs with development, ensuring efficiency and flexibility in processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the aviation industry, particularly in Crew or Flight Operations, and have a solid grasp of the SAFe framework. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional teams, drive value-focused initiatives, and contribute to the overall success of projects. If you're passionate about aviation and agile methodologies, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Product Owner with experience in aviation solutions.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of Lean-Agile principles across teams.
• Translate business needs into User Stories for development.

Skills

Product Ownership

Aviation Industry Experience

SAFe Framework

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Aeronautics

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary:
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.

Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities of Product Owner are described in the SAFe framework at https://www.scaledagileframework.com/product-owner/.

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 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
• English negotiation level

Qualifications:

• Degree in software engineering or aeronautics or commensurate experience

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
NAVBLUE, Inc.

Employment Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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