IT Product Owner / IT Project Manager

  • Full-time
  • IT
  • Riga, Latvia

YOUR NEW EXCITING CHAPTER IN THE WORLD OF AVIATION BEGINS NOW WITH SMARTLYNX AIRLINES!

We are a strong and rapidly growing industry-leading airline looking to expand and welcome new colleagues from all over the world.

Kickstart your career in aviation with ease: most of our positions don't require previous aviation experience. The mentoring and training are on us, and the enthusiasm and passion for aviation are on you!

Join our growing company of more than 530 office employees and 1500 crew members and become a part of a dynamic, diverse & reputable team providing splendid ACMI, charter, and cargo services for top-tier clients worldwide.


Explore our open positions, and don't hesitate to apply - we are excited to have you on the team. Let's reach for the stars together!


To find out more about the company, visit our webpage-https://www.smartlynx.aero/en/careers

WHAT WILL YOU DO

As an IT Product Owner / IT Project Manager, you will bridge the business stakeholders and the IT team. You will be responsible for defining and prioritizing product features, managing the product roadmap and backlog, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet our clients' needs and align with our business goals. 


Main tasks will include:

  • Develop and communicate the product vision and strategy to stakeholders and the development team. 
  • Create, prioritize, and maintain the product roadmap and backlog, ensuring the team always has enough prepared tasks to work on. 
  • Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, understand their needs, and translate these into actionable features. 
  • Write clear and concise user stories, define acceptance criteria, and ensure that the development team understands the requirements. 
  • Initiate, plan, and lead product implementation activities. 
  • Create and maintain necessary documentation, and provide professional advice to your stakeholders. 
  • Track and analyze product performance, using metrics to drive decision-making and improve product features. 
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope. 

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. 
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in an IT or software development environment. 
  • Good understanding of IT project management, requirements engineering, and software development methodologies. 
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Proficient in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). 
  • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude. 
  • Familiarity with software development and web technologies is a plus. 

THIS IS WHY YOU WILL LOVE TO WORK WITH US

  • Opportunity to work together with global aviation experts;
  • International, friendly, modern, and comfortable work environment;
  • Fully paid lunch and healthy snacks in the office;
  • Advanced health insurance after probation period;
  • Paid day off on your birthday;
  • For professional and personal development opportunities, join our Talent Academy, Leaders Club, or other development incentives;
  • Corporate and social events;
  • Competitive salary ranging from 3500EUR/gross to 3700EUR/gross, based on your competencies and experience.