Associate Product Owner, Data IntegrationSITA's 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 The Application Department is pivotal to SITA's contribution toward greener, sustainable aviation by enabling flight and air traffic optimization. As the Associate Product Owner, you will collaborate with the Product Manager to translate the product vision into actionable tasks for the development team. You will work closely with the development team to refine user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring clear, actionable requirements that align with product vision and meet customer expectations.
Reporting to the Head of the E&T Application Department, you will be responsible for a complex backend component called Common Data Integration, which consumes data from various data sources, and then uses business logic to normalize the data, to then be distributed and consumed by various end products. This makes this component mission critical for the end products, to ensure this data is accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
On this role, you will work with a geographically diverse team of software developers and QA's as this is a cross-product back-end component, including cross-product teams in varying time zones.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Translate product vision into tasks and user stories; lead development efforts to execute the roadmap within budget and on schedule.Provide functional and non-functional specifications for Engineering & Operations and develop solution documentation.Build relationships with stakeholders to gather requirements, feedback, and alignment on strategic objectives; lead technical discussions on solutions.Own and manage the product backlog, including prioritization, estimation, and burn charts.Act as the primary internal contact, ensuring alignment and communication across stakeholders.Establish project management processes, methodologies, and standards for effective governance.Work closely with the development team to refine user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring clear, actionable requirements that align with the product vision and meet customer needs.Conduct market research and competitive analysis, inform product decisions, and identify innovation opportunities.Track project budget, expenditures, and financial performance, while identifying and mitigating project risks.Define key product metrics to measure success and areas for improvement.Foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performance culture within the product team.Negotiate scope and can commit/strike deals in "near" real-time by establishing trust relationships with the factory managers which provides the capacity for the development.ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field.Proven success as a Product Owner, ideally in a software development setting.Proficient in creating technical documentation and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.Strong grasp of Agile methodologies and hands-on experience leading Agile teams.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.Advanced degree in Business Administration, Product Management, or related.Ability to foster collaboration, build trust-based relationships, and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.NICE-TO-HAVE Degree in Data Science or experience in managing complex data sources while using business logic to normalize the data and distribute it downstream.Agile or Product Management certification (e.g., CSPO, ACP).Experience in working with a DevOps team.Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for software development and product management, such as ISO 27001, ITIL, or CMMI.WHAT WE OFFER At SITA, we disrupt the status quo, by empowering our people to pioneer innovations that touch the lives of billions. Bringing together diverse minds from across the globe, we foster a dynamic and positive workplace culture, that values our talented team members for their contributions and dedication. Check out our core benefits, enabling our people across the globe:
Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on the needs of your team and your customers).Flex Day: Shape your workday to suit your life and your plans.Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.Employee Wellbeing: We've got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year, and Champion Health – a personalized, proactive platform to support diverse wellbeing needs.
Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status.
WELCOME TO SITA SITA is the leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don't just connect the global aviation industry, we apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of technology while embracing our collaborative and inclusive culture.
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.
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