Senior Product Manager: Optimised Flying

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Staff travel discount

Holiday credit

Work Abroad

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

easyJet Airline Company PLC is seeking a Senior Product Manager for Optimised Flying to own the end-to-end technology vision linking real-time fuel performance to ground operations.

You will define strategy, lead a diverse squad, and drive measurable value in fuel efficiency, costs, and emissions while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Hybrid policy with 2 days on-site supports flexible collaboration.

Qualifications

• Background in flight operations, fuel efficiency, or environmental metrics is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager in complex, operational, digital, or safety-critical environments.
• Experience deploying data/AI products that deliver commercial value and efficiency.
• Deep mastery of agile methodologies and autonomous, collaborative squads.
• Strong communication skills to influence at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the long-term vision and roadmap for a broad technology product domain.
• Own the product mission budget and allocate resources to deliver outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with executive leadership across Flight Operations, Ground Ops, Safety, and Engineering.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery, translating operations into backlog items.
• Lead a multidisciplinary squad of engineers, analysts, and data scientists.
• Track and scale impact on fuel consumption, operating costs, and carbon emissions.
• Ensure all digital, data and AI features comply with aviation safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Flight operations

Product leadership

Data analytics

Agile methodologies

Strategic influence

Job description

Job Description

Description

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead one of the airline industry’s most commercially and environmentally significant digital product areas? easyJet is building world-class operational capabilities, putting data and AI at the heart of our strategy.

As the Senior Product Manager for Optimised Flying, you will own the end-to-end technology vision that connects real-time fuel performance from the flight deck to the ground, closing the gap between best practice and everyday operation.

What You’ll Do

• Product Strategy & Vision: Define and own the long-term vision and strategic roadmap for a broad, complex technology product domain.
• Budget Ownership: Own the product mission budget, securing and efficiently allocating resources to deliver critical roadmap outcomes.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Build trusted relationships with executive leadership across Flight Operations, Ground Ops, Safety, and Engineering.
• Execution & Delivery: Manage the full product lifecycle from user discovery to technical delivery, translating complex operations into prioritized backlogs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary squad of engineers, analysts, and data scientists focused on tangible business value.
• Metrics & Analytics: Track and scale direct impact on key metrics: fuel consumption, operating costs, and carbon emissions against sustainability targets.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all digital, data, and AI features strictly adhere to non-negotiable aviation safety and regulatory standards .

Requirements of the Role

Who You Are

• Industry Knowledge: A background or familiarity with flight operations, fuel efficiency, or environmental sustainability metrics is highly advantageous
• Experienced Leader: Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager in complex, operational, digital, or safety-critical environments.
• Data-Driven: Track record of deploying data, analytics, or AI products that deliver measurable commercial value and process efficiency.
• Agile Champion: Deep mastery of agile methodologies with a passion for fostering autonomous, collaborative, high-performing squads.
• Strategic Influencer: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and influence at the executive level.

“Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship, and we are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.”

What you’ll get in return

At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence.

We offer

• Competitive base salary
• 30% annual bonus potential.
• 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
• Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
• Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
• ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
• Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

Location & Hours of Work

We operate a hybrid working policy of 2 days a week spent with colleagues.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team!

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail] .