NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is currently seeking a Product Owner to drive the successful implementation of our Aerodata Hub Production Tool roadmap. This position cooperates with a wide range of stakeholders to understand and implement the necessary tool developments of the aerodata production environment as we push to our 2030 vision.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Take complete ownership of Aerodata Hub Epics, ensuring their successful implementation and alignment with the Aerodata Roadmap.
• Lead the preparation of business cases and continuously monitor costing to ensure project viability and adherence to budget.
• Proactively identify and raise risks , and actively seek out and manage opportunities , contributing to the development and implementation of effective mitigation strategies and value creation.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping in Agility (ART3 Planning Level) , providing transparent visibility of progress to all stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:
  • Clearly communicate progress, roadblocks, and achievements to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Champion alignment among Aerodata Hub stakeholders, ensuring a unified vision and approach.
  • Lead and manage cross-functional Aerodata Hub teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
  • Ensure comprehensive project documentation is maintained throughout the lifecycle of Epics and features.
• Actively contribute to the preparation and participation in all Agile ceremonies , including:
  • Grooming of Features/User Stories
  • Progress Review Meetings
  • PI Planning (including scheduling, testing, and regression testing)
  • User Story/Defect Demos
  • Iteration Reviews
• Collaborate closely with Aerodata Production Product Owners to:
  • Support the achievement of Program Increment (PI) Goals .
  • Clarify proposed approaches, ensuring they fit within the Aerodata Hub Roadmap.
  • Ensure successful prioritization of features.
  • Effectively manage Agility using agile methodologies.

Education:

• Required: A-Levels or equivalent

Experience:

Required

• Aviation Experience
• Understanding of technology, data integration
• Soft skills needed for coordination/customer facing role
• Leadership and/or Project Manager experience is beneficial

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities & Competencies:

Required

• Ability to effectively cooperate with both internal and external customers
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Critical thinking
• Able to work in agile environment
• Collaborates effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work well independently and to strict deadlines
• Effective interpersonal skills; adaptable to all levels of the organization.

Preferred

• Knowledge of the NAVBLUE Product Portfolio
• SAFE framework
• LEAN methodology
• Change management

Located in Hersham Place Technology Park, NAVBLUE has an on-site restaurant, Nuffield gym, cycle area, and is only 6 miles away from the M25 or A3. The modern design of our suite draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network
• Flexible hours
• Vacation Days (26 days)
• Hybrid working environment
• Free parking
• Training and Development Support
• Strong work-life balance
• Casual dress code
• Private Medical Care
• Group Income Protection
• Strong focus on mental health support benefits
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Referral program
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Rewards and Recognition program
• Monthly Lunch and Learns
• An active social committee
• An active inclusion and diversity committee
• And much more!

Not to mention, the aviation industry’s ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers. We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.

Applications:

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

Navblue 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.

About Us:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions.You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.

You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.

NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.

NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Malmö (Sweden), Gda ń sk (Poland), with other offices all around the world.