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The Head of Product Owners and Managers is a leadership role responsible for guiding and overseeing the product ownership and management function in the North American region that follows the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This role is responsible for ensuring that the products and solutions are developed, maintained, and delivered in accordance with SAFe principles, fostering Agile practices, and achieving business objectives. On the team, one product Manager is in charge of a team with 7 testers to execute the non regression test of some specific products. The Product Management function relies on several key roles like Business Owners, EPIC owners, Lean UX Designers, Product Owners, and Product Managers. In NAVBLUE all Product Managers are grouped together in a team with a dedicated manager, the head of Product Managers. The Head of Product Managers is accountable for establishing the right staffing, managing competences, people development, as well as ensuring the right performance of the Product Managers by ensuring that all necessary means are properly in place. The head of Product Managers is also monitoring the performance of each Product Manager (both in terms of outputs and outcomes). Main responsibilities of a Product Owner are described in the SAFe framework at Main responsibilities of Product Management are described in the SAFe framework at The Management of the Product Owners: Ensures that Product Owners staffing is adequate vs development capacity Ensures that product Owners have the right skills (flight ops domain, SAFe framework, software engineering) Supports product owners in their development establishes and maintains processes and KPI to measure the performance of the Product Owners team The Management of the Product Managers: Ensures that Product managers staffing is adequate vs strategic directions and development capacity Ensures that product managers have the right skills (flight ops domain, SAFe framework) Supports product managers in their development establishes and maintains processes and KPI to measure the performance of the Product management team Support the manager of the test team to execute the committed test activities done by the team. The Head of Product Owners and Managers follows the guidance of the Airbus leadership model. 7 including one Manager of 7 people Qualified Experience/Skills/Training: Diploma or degree in software engineering, aeronautics or a related field. Experience in Software engineering Leadership, management Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with senior management, customers and partners English negotiation level Located in the heart of University of Waterloos David Johnston Research + Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. Being part of Airbus Network ~ Flexible hours ~ Hybrid working environment (3 days in office) ~ Professional Development Day ~ Casual dress code ~ Strong focus on mental health support benefits ~Training and Development Support ~ An active social committee ~ Game room, including a flight simulator! ~ with a shower on site ~ Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee ~ Not to mention, the aviation industrys 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. 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. 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. Youll 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. Youll 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. Youll 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. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and community involvement. Plus, NAVBLUE was recognized as one of Canadas Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2024 . 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.