Senior Product Manager (Developer Ecosystem)

DescriptionThe Senior Product Manager, Developer Ecosystem drives the growth, adoption, and operational success of the RAVE open platform and its digital services. Acting as the primary bridge between internal teams and third-party developers, this role ensures a seamless developer experience across the RAVE ecosystem. Positioned at the intersection of product, operations, and partner enablement, the role focuses on accelerating integrations, enabling partner success, and aligning platform capabilities with evolving developer and airline customer needs. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring that digital solutions are effectively deployed, adopted, and scaled across both developer partners and airline customers.Core ResponsibilitiesOwn the operational readiness and ongoing performance of the RAVE open platformAct as the primary point of contact for 3rd-party developers building on the RAVE open platformSupport onboarding, integration, and ongoing collaboration with external partners and developersDefine and execute product strategies that support platform adoption, partner success, and ecosystem growthInfluence the RAVE product roadmap aligned with business goals and partner needsWork closely with engineering and architecture teams to define platform capabilities, APIs, tools and integration frameworksTranslate partner and platform requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and technical requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features that enhance the developer experience and platform scalabilityOversee the deployment and scaling of digital revenue services, such as advertising and onboard paymentsWork with commercial teams to align product capabilities with monetization strategiesMonitor performance metrics, usage, and revenue generation across digital servicesIdentify opportunities to expand and optimize digital offerings across airline customersGather and analyze feedback from partners and stakeholders to inform product improvementsEnsure alignment between internal teams and external developers on technical, functional, and commercial requirementsCommunicate product plans, updates, and changes to internal and external stakeholdersStay informed on industry trends related to platform ecosystems, developer tools, and cloud technologiesBuild strong relationships with airline customers, developers, and ecosystem partnersEnsure partners have the tools, documentation, and support needed to succeed on the platformAct as an escalation point for operational or integration issuesIdentify risks related to integrations or partner dependencies and proactively develop mitigation strategiesFoster a collaborative and positive working environment across internal teams and external partnersRequirementsCore QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field 6+ years of experience in Software Development or Product Management rolesExperience working with third-party developers, APIs, and platform ecosystemsStrong understanding of cloud technologies, including IaaS, SaaS, and PaaSExperience with the software development lifecycle and agile methodologiesFamiliarity with API design, integration patterns, and developer platformsExperience in the airline industry, connectivity (cellular/satellite), or in-flight entertainment is a plusKnowledge of microservices architectures and modern deployment practiceSoft SkillsCommunicates effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and adapts messaging to audienceBuilds productive working relationships and influences collaboration across teamsExercises sound judgment when navigating ambiguity or incomplete informationSolves complex or non-routine problems by analyzing risks, impacts, and constraintsDemonstrates ownership of outcomes and proactively identifies improvementsAdapts quickly in dynamic environments and guides others through transitionMaintains resilience in challenging situations and helps stabilize team momentumApplies advanced technical or functional expertise to support operational excellenceBenefitsThe starting pay range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:A home allowance to elevate your home workspaceDiscretionary bonus programFuture financial security with a 401(k) program with a company matchPaid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdownEmbraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday offJob SummaryID: 5D0ED9824ADepartment:Type: full time