Lead Product Specialist

Lead Product Specialist Company: Boeing India Private Limited Job ID: 00000412021 Date Posted: 2024-02-20 Location: IND - Bangalore, India Job Description Qualifications: Overview Boeing is the world?s largest aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace. In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 75 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India?s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space. Technology for today and tomorrow The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 3000+ diverse engineering workforce that... contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace. People-driven culture At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts ? enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people?s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing. At Boeing, we are inclusive, diverse, and transformative. With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace. Boeing Global Services Digital Solutions is currently looking for a Lead Product Specialist to join their team in Bengaluru, KA, to develop digital solutions for advancing Airline Disruption Management platform through AI/ML technologies. Must have a deep understanding of the airline industry and a proven track record in leveraging AI/ML to optimize flight scheduling, crew, passenger re-accommodation, network Ops, and operational recovery during disruptions. As Lead Product Specialist - drive innovation, foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance airline operations, customer satisfaction, and overall resilience while enabling strategic planning through simulation. You will be part of the Boeing Global Services Digital Solutions team, which develops software applications and products that create direct value to its customers. We provide re-vamped work environments focused on delivering data-driven solutions at a rapidly increased pace over traditional development. Be a part of our passionate and motivated team who are excited to use the latest in software technologies for modern web and mobile application development. Through our products we deliver innovative solutions to our global customer base at an accelerated pace. This position will be located at Bangalore , India. Position Responsibilities: As a Lead Product Specialist ? Airline Disruption Management Platform, the selected individual will work in the BDAS-I team to lead and direct a team of highly skilled individuals responsible for developing and deploying Aviation software products. The selected individual will engage in defining and developing the Industry first ? Airline Disruption Management system employing AI/ML and engineering data analytics methods Evaluate business opportunities to define and lead product innovation Deeply understand the airline customer experience, identify and fill product gaps, generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes Develop product roadmaps and project plans designed to address customer needs Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact Work closely with software development and validate early product definitions and proof-of-concepts with customers Identify and document customer business problems and objectives defining, refining and documenting business requirements and user stories of the proposed minimum valuable product (MVP). Interacts with project stakeholders to clarify and define product and system requirements associated with proposed solutions, including translation of business requirements into technical requirements which is an interactive process throughout the entire project lifecycle. Analyzes and documents features and user stories and develops detailed functional and user specifications as a basis for detailed design, development specifications and estimates with SME?s in technology development. Interacts with system engineers, developers and software testers to ensure customer requirements are fully understood, implemented and validated as agreed. Executes user acceptance and scenario testing of implemented features and user stories. Interacts with project owners/stakeholders and the development team, where required, to ensure a common understanding of requirements, expectations, activities, priorities and timeframes, tool landscapes and changes to these as they may occur. Contributes to the creation, maintenance and review of product documentation including product and system requirements, user manuals, training material and release notes. Responsible to document the ?Requirements and Change Management plan? Responsible for assisting in the resolution of risk, defects and issues. Will work with cross-functional teams spread across multiple products and locations within Boeing and external partners. Work in an Agile Scrum team following the best practices on Software Craftsmanship such as Test-driven development and Pair Programming/Peer Reviews. Work in close cooperation - actively aligns the technical roadmap, APIs and Interaction Design, with teams based in international locations. Keep track of and actively reduce technical debt. The selected individual thrives on solving hard visualization challenges The selected individual owns a problem until it?s solved. The selected individual lays equal emphasis on testing and generating error-free software. This position provides periodic updates to Boeing management in the form of progress reports, project summaries, and other related documents. This position will also be responsible for coordinating and communicating regularly with experts in Boeing organizations around the world. This position will support initiatives of the Boeing India organization related to engineering excellence, employee development, mentoring, customer engagement, etc? Research and recommend new technologies to improve the product development activities. Travel domestically and internationally, as required. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): A Bachelor?s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION A Bachelor?s Degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master?s Degree with 11+ years of experience is a must. Bachelor?s degree or higher in computer science or other closely related fields. 8+ years of experience in product development/management, program management and/or financial analysis in the Aviation domain 5+ years aviation software or data service product development experience helpful Drawing product roadmaps for Digital Transformation for next generation solutions. Exposure to application of artificial intelligence and machine learning, specifically applied to the airline industry's disruption management Exposure to data-driven decision-making, which is crucial when implementing AI/ML solutions in airline disruption management Exposure or proven track record in leveraging Digital Twin technology to enhance airline operations, simulate complex scenarios, and optimize disruption management Experience in driving innovation in Airline Disruption Management Solutions and Simulation through AI/ML. Experience in developing and deploying a strategic vision for the application of AI/ML in optimizing airline operations during disruptions Good understanding the complexities of the airline industry, including scheduling, passenger management, operational recovery, and strategic planning. Airline Industry Knowledge: Understanding the complexities of the airline industry, including scheduling, Crew, Fleet assignment, passenger management, operational recovery, and strategic planning. Working experience in an Airline Operations Control Centre and/or developing/implementing software systems for Airline OCC Experience presenting and communicating ideas to key stakeholders across businesses Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and team skills Knowledge of international aviation regulations and airline operations requirements and/or pain points appreciated Excellent understanding of Commercial aviation market and Flight Operations Good understanding of Airline Operations and Disruption Management Good understanding of the software development process including the release processes and roadmap definition Domain experience in Airline Operations and Aviation Experience in AI/ML based solutions is an added advantage Experience in evangelizing cloud adoption and establishing cloud architectures Experience in Software Development Typical Education & Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 12 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+11 years' related work experience.) Relocation: This position does offer relocation within INDIA. Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. Relocation: Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized Export Control Requirement: Not an export control position Safety Sensitive: This is not a safety sensitive position Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Experience Level: Individual Contributor - 4 Job Type: Regular Job Code: BA40I4 (BA1) Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We?re committed to fostering an environment that?s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us

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