Intermediate Product Owner

**Please note**:This is a hybrid work position in Calgary Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

**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, this is where your story takes off.**

**Overview of role**:
Working alongside the Product Manager, the Product Owner will be the champion of their digital channel performance and delivery. As the 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, creating and prioritizing features within the product backlog
- Provide day to day support on the implementation of large-scale projects
- Defining 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
- Influence and assist on strategic vision for WestJet through assigned digital touch points
- Provide analysis and implementation recommendations for all digital enhancements
- Proactively present key digital reports to stakeholders, and outline recommendations
- Knowledge, advocation and delivery of brand tone and digital styling across all digital touch points

**Experience and qualifications**:

- Recognized Diploma at a College/Technical School or Bachelor’s Degree (Technical/Business/Science)
- Minimum 2+ years of experience working in digital or emerging technology
- Experience managing/working with 3rd party partners and vendors
- Excellent detailed written and verbal skills
- Advanced knowledge in the following practice’s:

- User Experience within responsive design
- SCRUM/Agile Development
- Web Analytics and KPIs
- Digital commerce in the travel industry or other e-commerce industries
- Project management

**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

**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**

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