Portfolio Manager at Airbus in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Portfolio Manager Location: Waterloo Job Description: Skywise is a leading flight operations specialist, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus. We provide comprehensive ground and onboard solutions designed to increase productivity for aircraft operators worldwide. We combine deep industry know-how with an agile development culture to drive innovation in operational efficiency and sustainable aviation. We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Portfolio Manager to serve as the business owner and visionary for the Flight Efficiency suite. You will oversee the health and growth of solutions focused on flight planning technology, dispatcher workflows, and operational resilience within the Command+ platform. The ideal candidate will champion sustainable aviation operations, drive product vision, own Product Epics, and collaborate across all business lines to deliver disruptive, market-leading outcomes and exceptional customer value. Responsibilities: Monitor portfolio health and manage the product lifecycle, identifying growth opportunities from enhancement to strategic sunsetting Own the product vision and continuously update roadmaps focused on advanced flight planning workflows, sustainability, and ecosystem interoperability Define, prioritize, and lead the execution of key Product Epics, presenting objective, convincing narratives to support the onboarding of ideas, and establishing clear business requirements in line with the overarching company strategy Collaborate with Software Factory to ensure successful delivery, linking features to strict acceptance criteria Prepare actionable reports and update operational dashboards, including real-time progress reporting to the Value Management Office (VMO) Support Principal Product Managers to ensure approved complex deals align with portfolio backlog management, while partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to deliver cohesive agile product strategies Ability to create, mature, and communicate business cases that capture Industry Value and Corporate KPIs Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities & Competencies: Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred) Minimum of 7 years progressive experience in flight operations, aviation technology, or aviation management Strong command of Flight Dispatch concepts and regulations, with hands-on experience using N-Flight Planning software or equivalent industry standard tools Experience leading significant sustainability concepts within the airline ecosystem, specifically focusing on fuel and operational efficiency projects Proven expertise in project and portfolio management in a complex operational setting Strong understanding of SAFe / Agile Software Development Strong presentation skills Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to capture and hold the attention of customers and stakeholders, navigating cross-cultural communication to convey complex ideas and requirements in a simple, universally understood manner Proven ability to create, mature, and communicate compelling business cases capturing Industry Value and Corporate KPIs. Must be able to present technical and commercial concepts clearly to executives, the aviation community, and development teams Ability to travel globally  (up to 25%) What we Offer: Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy: Being part of Airbus Network Flexible hours Hybrid working environment (3 days in office) Free parking Vacation Days (15 - 25) Professional Development Day Christmas shut down Summer core hours Strong work-life balance Casual dress code Competitive group benefits plan Strong focus on mental health support benefits Sick and Personal days RRSP matching program Life Insurance Access to Employee Share Scheme Maternity & Paternity benefits Referral program Rewards and Recognition program Training and Development Support Monthly Lunch and Learns Fitness & Wellness reimbursement An active social committee Organized Volunteer Events Game room, including a flight simulator! Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee And much more AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: NAVBLUE, Inc. Contract Type: Permanent ----- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Programme & Project Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.