WELCOME TO SITA AIRCRAFT
SITA FOR AIRCRAFT business unit makes flight operations, air traffic management and aircraft maintenance more sustainable and efficient by enabling collaboration between people and organizations in the air transport industry through:
- Communication – connecting aircraft and people around the world.
- Data & Platform - Turning aircraft data into valuable insight for the entire industry.
- Applications – Empowering the industry with user-friendly tools that make flight operations more sustainable and efficient.
Ready to redefine air travel? The journey starts here, with you at SITA.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
We are looking for an Associate Product Owner, to support our current Product Owner in the OptiFlight Core team. If you wish to be a key pillar in SITA’s contribution to a greener, more sustainable aviation, and thrive in a multi-cultural environment, we definitely want to hear from you!
With OptiFlight, we aim to revolutionize the digital day of operations for aircraft!
OptiFlight is a cutting-edge solution that helps commercial airlines optimize fuel efficiency: powered by machine learning models, our technology enables airlines to reduce fuel consumption, lower CO₂ emissions, and improve operational efficiency.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Partner with Product Managers and/or stakeholders to develop and refine the product roadmap
- Collaborate with the Technical Lead to translate high-level business requirements into detailed user stories, suitable for sprint execution by the development teams.
- Develop clear and detailed product specifications, ensuring the development team fully understands requirements before implementation.
- Gather necessary resources—such as wireframes, designs, assets, and documentation—from stakeholders and deliver these alongside technical specifications.
- Maintain the Product Backlog, regularly updating it to reflect ongoing priorities and any new insights.
- Assess the value of each feature and prioritize stories and epics to align with product strategy and maximize value.
- Inspire and energize the development team to create innovative and valuable solutions with an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Ensure the team has a sufficient backlog of well-prepared tasks to maintain smooth progress.
- Act as a product ambassador internally, handling all product-related inquiries.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or Digital Project Manager in Agile or Lean environments.
- Familiarity with working in complex technology settings involving multiple teams, dependencies, and cross-team collaboration.
- Excellent ability to convey complex information simply and clearly to a variety of stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared understanding.
- A strong team player and promote our culture of feedback and openness.
- A role model of agile working and innovation.
- Communication enabler and fluent in English.
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.
NICE-TO-HAVE:
- CSPO or PSPO certification.
- Familiarity with UX Design
- Speaking French is a plus, but don’t let that spook you.
WHAT WE OFFER:
SITA’s workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer:
🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Teams needs).
⏰ Flex Day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office to beat rush hours or leave earlier for personal commitments. We encourage open communication with your manager about your needs and routine.
🌎 Flex-Location: Enjoy up to 30 workdays of benefits, anywhere in the world!
🌿 Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by SITA, a yearly free service offering practical advice in various aspects of your life.
🚀 Professional Development: Enhance your skills with our training platforms, inclusive of LinkedIn Learning!
🙌🏽 Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local spanet and your employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.
