Skywise Flight Planning Domain Product Owner

Job Description:

Skywise is a leading digital services company, wholly owned by Airbus. We deliver a first-of-its-kind offer that seamlessly integrates Planning & Operations Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations. By providing interoperable digital solutions for end-to-end operations, Skywise combines aircraft manufacturer expertise and digital know-how to transform operational complexity into predictable and profitable performance, ensuring resilient and more sustainable operations. 

As a Product Owner, you will be a passionate and skilled leader, defining and validating what teams will achieve during each Product Increment (PI). You will be a key contributor to Skywise Flight Planning vision.

Your expertise will have a tangible, worldwide impact as you guide our SAFe software delivery teams to help the aviation industry operate more efficiently and safely, making a true difference and helping talented and motivated teams reach new heights.

This job requires constant awareness of the compliance risks we face in day-to-day responsibilities. Continuous commitment to act with integrity with each other, with your communities, business partners and suppliers is the foundation of your success and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:

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

More specifically in Skywise, the Product Owner is a key asset turning the business / operational needs collected with the Product Management into User Stories, and then working closely with the development team to get these User Stories properly implemented and validated 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 Skywise processes are successful in bridging the gap between “by the book” recommendations and daily practices which can be more driven by business objectives.

As Skywise is looking for efficiency, flexibility and focus on value, the candidate will be working within 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.

Must Haves:

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

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Product Owner or equivalent

• Solid experience in the Aviation industry, noticeably 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

• Working experience on Agile project management tools (Agility/VersionOne, Jira, etc)

• English negotiation level

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with continuous delivery, DevOps, and release management

• Graduate with several years of Software delivery experience.

• Background in BA, QA or software development is highly desirable

What we Offer:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network

• Flexible hours

• Hybrid working environment (3 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

• Sick and Personal days 

• RRSP matching program

• Life Insurance

• Access to Employee Share Scheme

• Maternity & Paternity benefits

• Referral program

• Rewards and Recognition program 

• Training and Development Support 

• Monthly Lunch and Learns 

• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement

• An active social committee 

• Organized Volunteer Events

• Game room, including a flight simulator!

• Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee

• And much more

AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role

Selection and Hiring Commitment 

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

Skywise 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.

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.

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