Business Value Owner - Flight Operations

Job Summary:

Navblue is looking for an Entrepreneur with a well rounded aviation background to join the Business Growth team, as Business Value Owner. We are seeking an individual who is passionate, collaborative and articulate, who can envision the needs of the industry, and deliver best-in-class products to the market.

The Business Growth team is part of the Portfolio Growth team in the NAVBLUE organization. Portfolio Growth organization is in charge of defining, prioritizing and delivering a portfolio of solutions that fit market expectations. The Business Growth team is the first brick in the analysis of opportunities to grow the NAVBLUE Portfolio.

The Business Value Owner is responsible of:

• Defining What in terms of business value (per market segment, persona) is aligned with NAVBLUE strategic themes
• Specifying Why in terms of revenue increase, market share boost, opportunities in cross-selling or upselling current products

Main Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities in Business growth inside and outside the NAVBLUE organization that is aligned with the NAVBLUE strategic themes

Study Business Growth opportunities by

• Defining the Business Value delivered to market and subsequent ROI in collaboration with the other NAVBLUE functions (Enterprise architecture, marketing, solutions)
• Review existing market share to identify growth opportunities and evaluate the growth strategy
• Defining targeted Customer segments
• Establish conceptual release plans (internally and towards the customers)

Play an active role in the Safe methodology to secure the Business Value of the products’ development by

• Liaise with RTE, Product Manager and APMO
• Ownership, construction and management of EPICs as “SAFe Business Owner” role.
• Participate in the PI (Program Increment) planning, supporting Product Management in achieving Epic Value Goals

Act as a project leader for “innovation” long-term projects

• Own Portfolio/Product roadmaps, strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders to build, define and refine
• Continuously analyze active projects to identify opportunities for growth and added value
• Manage internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with Innovation and Strategy to capture internal ideas and new solutions
• Evaluate existing business partnerships, and review Make or Buy strategy
• Coordinate the team of architects, UI/UX and developers

Education:

• Post graduate certification or degree - Preferred
• Engineering degree or Bachelor degree in aeronautics or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years experience in Aviation or Aeronautical Technology field
• Preferred to have a strong understanding of Airbus organization
• Experience with sustainability in the airline ecosystem (aircraft, operations, ATM)
• Preferred to have working experience within the Airbus domain
• Strong Understanding of Global Flight Operations Domain
• 5-10 years Airline Operations experience is Preferred
• Experience with EFB (Electronic Flight Bag)
• Working knowledge of Airbus Corporate Values and Goals
• Experience in either Flight Ops engineering / OCC or Onboard Systems

Licensure/Certifications:

• Any Airline License or Certificate is a plus (Dispatch, Performance, Flight Crew, etc)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities & Competencies:

• Ability to drive Objectives and KPI through
• Strong understanding of SAFe / Agile Software Development
• Experience with current Airline Software (User, Administrator, Developer)
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong understanding of the customer workflow/experience

Communication Skills:

• Ability to create, mature, and communicate a business case capturing Industry Value and Corporate KPI
• Ability to convey complex ideas and requirements in a simple manner
• Ability to capture and hold the attention of stakeholders or customers
• Ability to react quickly and calmly under pressure

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Existing Airline Software
• Emphasis on Slide Preparation and Presentation ability
• MS WORD or G-SUITE, e-mail

Travel Required:

• 25 % Domestic and International

How to Apply:

Candidates who are interested in joining the NAVBLUE team are invited to submit their resume and cover letter, highlighting their work experiences and skills via email to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. 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.

About Us:

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. You’ll 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. You’ll 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.

You’ll 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.

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.

NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Malmö (Sweden), Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.

The Future is Yours for the Taking: https://youtu.be/vdY6gYuceYY