Aircraft Data Product Manager | Aftermarket & Sustainment

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

13d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. We're seeking a strategic Aircraft Data Product Manager to define and drive the complete ecosystem of data flows, digital systems, and operational insights that create value between our aircraft, customers, and BETA. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and have strong product management experience, preferably in aviation, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. The candidate will be highly adept at collaborating with internal and external teams and dedicated to our people-centric culture. We are looking for someone who will enjoy working in a complex technical environment involving multi-disciplinary data collection, transfer, and productization activities to drive requirements definition and implementation, serving both internal stakeholders and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of product management experience with demonstrated success in defining and launching data products or digital solutions
Strong understanding of data systems, digital product development, and technology implementation
Experience working with cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Customer-centric mindset with experience in both internal and external product management
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product development processes
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
Comfortable with frequent change and thrives in high-pressure environments

Nice To Haves

Aviation industry experience, particularly in aircraft operations, maintenance, or data systems
Experience with Grafana, Python, and data visualization platforms
Knowledge of configuration management systems and processes
Familiarity with aircraft maintenance troubleshooting and operational workflows
Experience with aircraft software upload processes and systems
Background in IoT, telematics, or connected vehicle/aircraft data products
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), data warehousing, and enterprise data architecture, including understanding of cloud security principles
PMP Certification or demonstrated project management experience
Experience with regulatory compliance in aviation data management (e.g., FAA, EASA requirements)

Responsibilities

Data Product Strategy and Development:
Define comprehensive requirements for BETA's aircraft data product ecosystem, collaborating with subject matter experts
Develop product roadmaps and prioritization frameworks
Create strategic value propositions, business cases, and ROI analysis
Design incentive mechanisms aligning customer and BETA interests
Cross-Functional Integration and Architecture:
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data capture, storage, transmission, and utilization
Work with engineering teams to develop architecture for operational data pipelines
Support ground station and server application product strategy
Establish operational data collection strategy for continuous improvement
Customer Engagement and Product Definition:
Drive customer discovery to understand operational ecosystems and unmet needs
Navigate data ownership, privacy, and liability concerns
Define product specifications and customer value propositions
Develop comprehensive cost models for data products
Software and Compliance:
Coordinate software development for data acquisition products
Ensure compliance with certification standards (DO-178C, DO-278A)
Collaborate with UX/UI and Data Science teams to design intuitive tools
Establish success metrics for product adoption and performance