Job Summary

Job Title: Product Owner - Digital Tower

Headquarters: Ottawa, Ontario

Industry: Technology/Aviation

Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

About The Job

Searidge Technologies, a global leader and preferred partner for Remote Tower and Digital Airport solutions is currently recruiting for a Product Owner with previous experience and passion for the Air Traffic Control and Airport Operations sectors within the aviation industry. The successful candidate will drive the design, implementation, and strategic planning for the Digital Tower product. This position involves close interaction with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of product development with customer requirements, quality standards, and business objectives. This will be a permanent, full-time position, reporting directly to the Director of Software Development.

Key Responsibilities

Define and communicate a clear product implementation roadmap and release plans
Gather, analyze, and prioritize product requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
Lead Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and reviews
Act as the primary contact for internal stakeholders and external customers
Manage and refine the product backlog to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery
Collaborate with product management, software development, testing teams to ensure products meet quality and usability standards
Monitor product performance and customer feedback for continual improvement opportunities
Coordinate with Project Managers and System Engineers to meet project timelines, budgets, and expectations
Report regularly on product progress and KPIs to senior management
Foster innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team
Highly driven, results-oriented, and able to manage time with competing priorities

Key Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience as a Product Owner or similar role
At least 2 years technical experience in aviation or a similarly mission-critical and regulated industry
Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or related field
Expertise in Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Must be a team player and willing to mentor and learn
Proven track record of excellent written and oral communication in English (reports, presentations, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar Agile certification
Experience creating technical diagrams and drawings using diagram tools
Understanding of cybersecurity threats, solutions, and best practices
Knowledge of and experience with ISO 27001 and 9001
Knowledge of software development principles
Experience developing real-time C++ applications
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Cassandra, or equivalent
Experience with Visual Studio (Code), Jira, Windows, Linux, SVN, Git
Willingness to travel globally for short periods of time
Ability to work with global teams and international stakeholders
Familiarity with multiple languages in addition to English

Why Searidge?

Searidge Technologies is a global leader in the Air Traffic Control space, boldly forging new paths bringing innovative technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and augmented reality into operation. We are developing and integrating modern technologies to improve both the safety and efficiency of airport operations around the world. Our solutions have been adopted by some of the most advanced airports and ANSPs throughout North America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

We live and breathe innovation, and we expect the same from all prospective team members. Our developers are constantly engaged in fast-paced, challenging and highly rewarding work. We are looking for the best and brightest to join our highly motivated team. We are an equal opportunity employer offering exciting work, a respectful and positive work environment, and a competitive benefits package.

Are you looking to be challenged to produce high-performance system components that are robust and intuitive? Are you ready to push the envelope of how software-based tools and solutions are used in a safety-critical environment? Are you prepared to put your skills to the test? If so, we want to hear from you!

If you are interested and qualified for this position, please apply below. If this role does not align with your career goals but you are interested in working with Searidge Technologies, please visit our website and review all our open career opportunities.

What We Offer

Work Hard / Play Hard

Catered lunches (lunch club)
Birthday Off
Fitness Contribution
RRSP Matching
Carryover vacation

Our Culture

Office shutdown between Christmas & New Years
Annual Office Retreat

Investing in You

Competitive benefits package
Education budget

At Searidge, we value our people, and we know that a great workplace is about more than just the work, it's about the experience.

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