SKYWISE - Product Manager Flight Planning

Job Description:

Skywise is a leading digital services company, wholly owned by Airbus. We deliver a first-of-its-kind offer that seamlessly integrates Planning & Operations Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations. By providing interoperable digital solutions for end-to-end operations, Skywise combines aircraft manufacturer expertise and digital know-how to transform operational complexity into predictable and profitable performance, ensuring resilient and more sustainable operations.

Are you a product visionary passionate about aviation and agile development? Join Skywise to lead N-FP, our cloud-based flight planning and optimization solution. You will translate market needs into prioritized roadmaps and drive the future of airline efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Own the N-FP feature roadmap; translate customer needs into strategic, high-quality, on-time product releases.

• Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative, self-managed culture; integrate people and processes across matrix teams.

• Governance & Budget: Lead stakeholder governance to ensure effective use of time, budget, and risk management.

• Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee internal/external contracts and manage partner/supplier relationships.

• Conflict & Negotiation: Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics to achieve optimized business results.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong Product Management background (SAFe experience preferred).

• Experience in aviation, flight operations, or enterprise scale cloud/SaaS software.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder governance, and negotiation skills.

What we Offer:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network

• Flexible hours

• Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)

• Free parking 

• Vacation Days (15 - 25)

• Professional Development Day

• Christmas shut down

• Summer core hours 

• Strong work-life balance 

• Casual dress code 

• Competitive group benefits plan 

• Strong focus on mental health support benefits

• Sick and Personal days 

• RRSP matching program

• Life Insurance

• Access to Employee Share Scheme

• Maternity & Paternity benefits

• Referral program

• Rewards and Recognition program 

• Training and Development Support 

• Monthly Lunch and Learns 

• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement

• An active social committee 

• Organized Volunteer Events

• Game room, including a flight simulator!

• Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee

• And much more

 

AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

NAVBLUE, Inc.

Contract Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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