SAFe Product Owner
@ Airbus

Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

NAVBLUE is seeking a SAFe Product Owner as a key part of the NAVBLUE North America Software Factory team. The role involves turning business and operational needs into actionable User Stories and collaborating closely with the development team to implement these as per the Definition of Done.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Apply the SAFe framework to define and prioritize user stories.
  • Interface between Product Management, Software Factory, and development teams.
  • Deploy Lean-Agile principles, break silos, and align with Portfolio framework.
  • Bridge the gap between strict recommendations and daily business practices.
  • Transition effectively between functional and technical domains.

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Owner or equivalent.
  • Strong background in the Aviation industry, especially in Crew or Flight Operations digital solutions.
  • Experience in SAFe and strong leadership skills.
  • Superior analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
  • A degree in software engineering, aeronautics, or commensurate experience.

Company Overview

Airbus, through its subsidiary NAVBLUE, is committed to innovation and excellence in aerospace, defence, and connected services. With a strong emphasis on sustainable aerospace, the company fosters flexible working arrangements and champions diversity and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

SAFe, Agile, Aviation, Product Owner, User Stories, Lean, Digital, Leadership, Compliance, Software

How to Get Hired at Airbus

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience to match the agile and aviation context.
  • Highlight SAFe experience: Emphasize your agile certifications and projects.
  • Research Airbus: Understand their culture, innovations, and recent news.
  • Prepare examples: Detail times you bridged technical and business gaps.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SAFe framework essentials.
Practice user story writing and backlog management.
Study aviation software systems and digital tools.
Update agile project management certifications.

Behavioral Questions

Describe conflict resolution in agile settings.
Explain balancing business versus technical goals.
Share an experience leading cross-functional teams.
Discuss adapting to agile process changes.

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