Product Owner, Flight Trajectory

Overview:
**_WELCOME TO SITA FOR 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.**

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ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:_**

As a Product Owner in charge of the Flight Trajectory Optimization, you will be a key pillar in SITA’s contribution to a greener, more sustainable aviation through the enablement of flight and air traffic optimization. Reporting to the Head of E&T Application, the Product Owner, Flight Trajectory is overall responsible for the following key activities:

- Act as the Product Owner for the web services team, defining activities and priorities while ensuring alignment with overall strategy.
- Collaborate with the business side to understand the need and work on a technical strategy regarding the Flight Trajectory Optimisation.
- Discuss with the different Scrum Team to define together a winning strategy and tool integration to reach a reduction in carbon emissions from the aeronautical industry.

You will interact with the various functions within SITA FOR AIRCRAFT such as Engineering & Technology, Product, and other colleagues across the company, located in 20+ countries (Canada, United-States, France, Switzerland, Germany, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Spain...).

**_WHAT YOU WILL DO:_**
- Own the backlog for the web services team and prioritize tasks in alignment with project goals.
- Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure deliverables meet business requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the product-side lead to align technical and product strategies.
- Facilitate cross-team communication to ensure seamless integration of modules.
- Act as a key point of contact for team members and stakeholders, fostering strong connections.
- Provide ongoing support for the implementation of web services and the optimization system.
- Monitor and track project progress, delivering regular reports to stakeholders.
- Work within the Scrum framework to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
- Motivate and support the team, encouraging continuous improvement and excellence.
- Address and resolve problems swiftly, ensuring alignment across all teams involved.

Qualifications:
**_ EXPERIENCE:_**
- At least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, with proven expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Strong background in managing and prioritizing backlogs, defining user stories, and ensuring delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in the flight trajectory domain, including familiarity with trajectory optimization, navigation systems, or related products and services.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in using Jira for project tracking and backlog management.
- Experience supporting the integration of multiple system modules.
- Familiarity with technical solution design and end-to-end system implementation.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on teamwork.
- Ability to motivate and inspire team members to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Proven track record of managing stakeholder expectations and delivering on time and within scope.

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NICE-TO-HAVE:_**
- Familiarity with the aeronautical industry and flight tracking systems.
- Experience in project management, including budget and resource management.
- Understanding of Scrum Master activities and facilitation techniques.

**_ 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 Team's 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 market and your employment status.