Overview
WELCOME TO SITA
We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world's air travel industry.
You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?
Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.
About The Role And The Team
As an Associate Product Owner you will be is responsible for maximizing the business value in software products delivered by Agile Scrum Teams.
The Associate PO has a strong technical and operational understanding of the product and, as this is primarily an ‘internal facing’ role, they work closely with their Product Manager to gain a clear understanding of the business problems customers need the product to solve, as well as the vision and strategic direction of the overall portfolio.
Furthermore, the Product Owner will usually drive the ‘Design Partner’ process whereby a small number of selected SITA customers are provided with incremental software updates throughout the development process of a new release.
All requests for work to be performed by the Scrum Team are channeled through and prioritized by the Product Owner.
Reporting to the Senior Product Owner of Baggage you will be a part of our Baggage portfolio team.
What You’ll Do
- Fundamentally understands our customers’ business and the outcomes they want us to deliver. Works with the Product Manager to shape the Portfolio Vision.
- Contributes to the Product Vision in collaboration with the Product Manager and manages the Product Backlog
- Populates the Product Backlog with artifacts that provides the next level of detail to support the delivery of the product road map as defined with the Product Manager. Specifies Functional requirements, Non‐Functional Requirements & Acceptance Criteria.
- Responsible for discussing the features of the product and supporting the functional analysis of the backlog and call out priorities of the roadmap. Works with the Scrum Team to define Sprint goals. Attends Scrum ceremonies
- Accepts (or rejects) the team’s work during the sprint and at the End of Sprint Review. Demos the teams (accepted) work to the wider SITA community & customers.
- Reviews and approves proposed SOW’s with GEO teams before these are presented to the customer. Is co-located with their Scrum Team(s). Defines PI or Release time‐boxes. Defines MVP for a releases.
Qualifications
ABOUT YOUR SKILLS
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a significant product owner function.
- Business / Engineering / Science related qualification to at least Bachelor’s Degree level typically. Other Degree level backgrounds considered.
- Experience of working with and across multiple agile scrum teams.
- Experience of working directly with customers.
- A proactive, dynamic and positive attitude.
- You like to work well within teams.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
NICE-TO-HAVE
- Experience in Air Transport Industry highly desirable.
- CSPO/ PSPO / ICP-APO / ICP-PDM certificate
- Good knowledge of Business Intelligence / Analytics tools
What We Offer
We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
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Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
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Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
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Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
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Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
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Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
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Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.
