Product Owner

Job Title: Product Owner – Navblue Flysmart / Flight Operations

Location: Toulouse, France (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite per week)

Contract Type: Freelance Contract

Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract with Strong Extension Potential

Overview

We are looking for a Product Owner to join a major aviation technology programme within the Navblue Flysmart environment. Working closely with pilots, Flight Operations stakeholders, and software development teams, you will play a key role in enhancing and delivering solutions that support flight planning and operational decision‑making.

The successful candidate will act as the bridge between operational users and technical teams, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, prioritised, and delivered within an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse requirements from pilots and Flight Operations stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into user stories and actionable development requirements.
• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business objectives.
• Work closely with development teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and reviews.
• Support the continuous improvement and evolution of Flysmart products and features.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience within Flight Operations, Aviation Operations, or aviation software environments.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Navblue Flysmart and Flight Operations (Flight Ops).
• Experience working within Agile and/or SAFe frameworks.
• Strong requirements gathering, prioritisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong product mindset and problem‑solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Previous Product Owner experience.
• Previous experience as a Pilot or within airline operations.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, or a related field.
• Experience working on aviation digital transformation or software development programmes.

Candidate Profile

We are open to candidates who may not currently hold a formal Product Owner title but can demonstrate strong business understanding, experience managing requirements and priorities, and a clear product-oriented mindset within Agile environments.