Intermediate Product Owner - Canada - WestJet

Description

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Canada (Remote Work)

Posting Open Date: 03/22/2024

Posting Close Date: 04/05/2024 (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm MST)

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us and love where you're going.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work, within Canada, under our mobile workforce program.

Overview of role:

We are seeking a Product Owner to join our Digital team. This individual will exhibit the innate ability to be curious, challenge norms, take ownership, and have proven ability to drive and deliver results. Collaborating with the Digital API team and stakeholders, the Product Owner will champion the optimization and enhancement of the Digital APIs, the backbone to our Digital Products. As Product Owner you will be responsible for defining the product's capabilities and features based on the product's overall vision and support the delivery of the product roadmap. This opportunity will enable working in collaboration with our partners, internal stakeholders, and team members across the Digital team including, but not limited to, Digital analytics, User Research, Design and Technology delivery teams.

Key deliverables include:

• Writing user stories and acceptance criteria for new features and functionality
• Prioritize, manage and groom the product backlog
• Coordinate with various internal teams to document and plan feature releases
• Lead efforts to define a clear concise API taxonomy
• Create application and interface specifications
• Provide day to day support on the implementation of large-scale projects
• Influence and assist on strategic vision for WestJet through assigned digital touch points
• Define key metrics for digital initiatives and projections/estimated impact, while serving as a champion for digital channel performance
• Research, recommend and lead implementation, where applicable, and suggest enhancements based on the analysis of competitive digital channels and industry trends
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support and deliver digital initiatives

Experience and qualifications:

• Completed Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (Technical/ Business/ Science)
• 3-5 years of experience working in digital or emerging technology
• Excellent detailed written, verbal, presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience in backlog grooming, user story development and prioritization
• Experience in Agile methodologies including Scrum
• Digital commerce in e-commerce industries
• Understanding of HTTP and REST architecture
• Exposure to Cucumber or other BDD testing frameworks
• Knowledge of query languages such as GraphQL, SQL or Cypher
• Knowledge of modeling data with JSON
• General understanding of infrastructure

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now

About WestJet Group of Companies

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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