Product Lead

Product Lead Salary:

$130K - $150K (flexible based on experience) About ONEflight International ONEflight International is a market leader in private air travel technology, delivering innovative solutions through our proprietary Book-a-Jet platform. With a network of over 7,000 aircraft worldwide, we are continuing to scale rapidly and invest heavily in technology to support long-term growth. We operate in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment where clarity, ownership, and accountability are critical to success. Role Overview We are seeking a highly driven and execution-focused Product Lead to serve as the primary Product authority across our platform. This role is responsible for owning product backlog prioritization, delivery sequencing, sprint readiness, and cross-functional alignment between Business, Product, Engineering, QA, and IT Support. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, operates with a high degree of accountability, and is highly effective at translating loosely defined business needs into clear, actionable, and implementation-ready deliverables. This individual will work closely with executive leadership, including direct collaboration with the CEO, while serving as a central point of coordination for product-related operational support and business critical initiatives. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership & Execution Own the product backlog, prioritization, and sequencing of all development work across the platform Maintain clear ownership and strategic consistency across platform priorities, product initiatives, and backlog direction Ensure all work entering a sprint meets defined Ready for Development standards , eliminating ambiguity and reducing rework Proactively clarify ambiguous or incomplete business requirements by asking targeted questions, defining scope boundaries, and aligning stakeholders before work enters the backlog Translate business needs and complex features into clear, incremental, implementation-ready user stories with precise acceptance criteria and minimal ambiguity Establish and maintain consistent standards for backlog quality, requirement clarity, and product delivery alignment across the platform Cross-Functional Leadership Partner closely with the CEO and department heads to interpret and refine business requirements Partner closely with Engineering leadership, QA, IT Support, and Business stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, sequencing, delivery objectives, and successful release outcomes Provide product leadership and decision-making guidance throughout sprint ceremonies to ensure clarity, alignment, and forward progress Identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies across Product, Engineering, and QA, and proactively address them Serve as a primary Product point of contact for the CEO regarding business-critical product questions, operational support needs, and high-priority initiatives during and after business hours when applicable Confidently challenge unclear, conflicting, or low-value requests and drive alignment toward the highest-impact outcomes Delivery Quality & Alignment Validate that delivered features meet defined business intent and acceptance criteria Maintain consistency in product decisions, avoiding fragmentation across the platform Ensure alignment across product areas to support a cohesive user experience and system behavior Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes, operational efficiency, and cross-functional alignment Technical & Operational Support Act as the Product escalation authority for business-critical product issues requiring cross-functional coordination and resolution Serve as the primary Product point of contact for the IT Support team when product-related questions, workflow clarification, or business inquiries are escalated from end users Partner closely with IT Support to help triage, clarify, and prioritize product-related issues impacting business operations Maintain and manage backlog and sprint activity in Azure DevOps Support mobile application release processes (Apple App Store & Google Play Store) Leverage technical understanding to bridge communication between business and engineering First 90 Days Expectations Develop a strong understanding of the platform, business workflows, and existing product structure Establish strong working relationships across Product, Engineering, QA, IT Support, and Business stakeholders Assume primary ownership of backlog structure, prioritization, product readiness standards, and delivery alignment within the first 30-45 days while continuing to deepen platform and business knowledge Establish clear backlog prioritization, delivery expectations, and product alignment standards across teams Build strong relationships across Product, Engineering, QA, and Business Qualifications 5+ years of experience owning and delivering end-to-end product solutions Proven ability to serve as the central Product authority responsible for prioritization, product direction, and delivery alignment Strong ability to translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical deliverables Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to take loosely defined business problems and independently drive them to clear, actionable product requirements Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely, adapting messaging for business and technical audiences Technical Expectations Strong understanding of system workflows, APIs, and data flow across applications Ability to interpret technical constraints and translate them into product decisions Experience working closely with engineering teams in a hands-on, delivery-focused capacity Nice to Have Experience in travel or private air travel industry Experience with Azure DevOps (backlog management, sprint planning, tracking) Product Owner / Product Manager certification