Lead Product Manager

IndiGo; Gurugram District; Sur place; INR 4 000 000 - 6 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IndiGo is seeking a Lead Product Manager for Airline Operations to own the PMO of Airport technology contracts and govern strategic transformation programs. You will bridge business objectives with technology delivery, manage budgets and shape investment decisions across multiple vendors.

Lead the integrated roadmaps for airport tech, drive business cases and P&L forecasts, and partner with Finance, Procurement and Legal to realise value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Aviation or a related discipline; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in product management, program or portfolio management, digital transformation or technology delivery, with leadership exposure in aviation, airports or another complex operational industry.
• Demonstrated ownership of budgets, business cases, financial forecasts, vendor commercials or project P&L, connecting investment decisions to measurable outcomes.
• Experience governing complex, cross-functional programs and technology contracts involving multiple vendors, operating teams and senior stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of airport operations and airport technology ecosystems is strongly preferred; product, program or project management certification is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Build and lead the PMO capability for Airline Operations, including portfolio standards, governance forums, stage gates, prioritization, reporting and benefit tracking.
• Own the integrated roadmap for Airport technology contracts and New Airports governance and strategic projects, aligned to airport operations, customer experience, resilience, cost and growth priorities.
• Create and maintain business cases, project P&L views, annual budgets, forecasts and investment plans; track committed, actual and projected spend and drive corrective action.
• Lead contract strategy and commercial governance across airport technology partners, including scope, service levels, pricing, renewals, change requests, obligations, risks and value realization.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Legal and business leaders on vendor selection, negotiations, contract approvals and commercial decisions.
• Convert operational problems and strategic priorities into clear product outcomes, roadmaps, requirements, delivery plans and measurable success criteria.
• Chair portfolio reviews covering cost, schedule, scope, dependencies, risks, vendor performance, adoption and benefits; elevate decisions with clear options and recommendations.
• Ensure disciplined delivery from discovery and business case through implementation, operational readiness, adoption, handover and post-implementation value review.
• Strengthen product management capability through common methods, templates, coaching and quality standards.
• Provide concise, decision-oriented updates to senior leadership and maintain a reliable view of portfolio health and financial exposure.

Connaissances

Product management

Program management

Portfolio management

Digital transformation

Technology delivery

Leadership

Executive communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Aviation or related discipline

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTIONLead Product Manager - Airline OperationsDigital | Airline Operations Business TechnologyFUNCTIONDigital / Airline Operations Business TechnologyREPORTING TOHead of Business Technology - Airline OperationsROLE TYPEStrategic role / Individual ContributorPRIMARY SCOPEPMO, Airport Contracts and Strategic ProjectsROLE PURPOSELead the Airline Operations product management office and provide end-to-end commercial and delivery ownership for the Airport technology contract portfolio and strategic transformation programs. Should be an techno functional person who understands Airline solutions and technology. Establish disciplined portfolio governance, strengthen product and investment decisions, and ensure projects deliver measurable operational value within approved budgets, business cases and financial commitments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and lead the Product Management Office (PMO) capability for Airline Operations, including portfolio standards, governance forums, stage gates, prioritization, reporting and benefit tracking.
• Own the integrated roadmap for Airport technology contracts and New Airports governance and strategic projects, aligned to airport operations, customer experience, resilience, cost and growth priorities.
• Create and maintain business cases, project P&L views, annual budgets, forecasts and investment plans; track committed, actual and projected spend and drive corrective action.
• Lead contract strategy and commercial governance across airport technology partners, including scope, service levels, pricing, renewals, change requests, obligations, risks and value realization.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Legal and business leaders on vendor selection, negotiations, contract approvals and commercial decisions.
• Convert operational problems and strategic priorities into clear product outcomes, roadmaps, requirements, delivery plans and measurable success criteria.
• Chair portfolio reviews covering cost, schedule, scope, dependencies, risks, vendor performance, adoption and benefits; elevate decisions with clear options and recommendations.
• Ensure disciplined delivery from discovery and business case through implementation, operational readiness, adoption, handover and post-implementation value review.
• Strengthen product management capability through common methods, templates, coaching and quality standards.
• Provide concise, decision-oriented updates to senior leadership and maintain a reliable view of portfolio health and financial exposure.

KEY INTERFACES

• Airport Operations and AOCS
• Finance and Commercial
• Procurement and Legal
• Digital Product, Architecture, Data, Cybersecurity and Technology Operations
• Airport authorities, technology providers and strategic partners
• Program sponsors and senior leadership

DECISION ACCOUNTABILITY

• Portfolio priorities and sequencing
• Business case and investment recommendations
• Budget and forecast control
• Contract value and commercial performance
• Delivery governance and escalation
• Benefits and P&L outcome tracking

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Aviation or a related discipline; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in product management, program or portfolio management, digital transformation or technology delivery, with leadership exposure in aviation, airports or another complex operational industry.
• Demonstrated ownership of budgets, business cases, financial forecasts, vendor commercials or project P&L, connecting investment decisions to measurable outcomes.
• Experience governing complex, cross-functional programs and technology contracts involving multiple vendors, operating teams and senior stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of airport operations and airport technology ecosystems is strongly preferred; product, program or project management certification is advantageous.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Portfolio and PMO leadership | Product strategy | Airport technology and contracts | Commercial acumen | Budgeting and project P&L | Business cases | Vendor negotiation | Executive communication | Risk management | Benefits realization

SUCCESS MEASURES

Confidential | Role-based Job Description | Draft for HR Review | September 2026

MEASUREEXPECTED OUTCOME

Portfolio governanceConsistent PMO rhythm, transparent portfolio health and timely executive decisions.Financial performanceProjects and contracts managed within approved budgets, with accurate forecasts, variance control and visible P&L impact.Digital Transformation for Strategic delivery /planned projectsPriority initiatives achieve agreed scope, milestones, operational readiness and adoption outcomes.Contract valueImproved commercial terms, vendor accountability, service performance and value realization.Business outcomesBenefits are baselined, owned, tracked and evidenced after implementation.Capability maturityProduct and project teams use common standards, stronger business cases and outcome-led roadmaps.

We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you updated on interesting news.