What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Project Manager position at Elevate Aviation Group?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title- Lead Product Manager
Department- Elevate, Digital Marketplace
Reports to- VP, Software Engineering
Location- Dallas, TX
Who We Are-
Founded in 1995, Elevate Aviation Group is the parent organization uniting Elevate Jet, Private Jet Services (PJS), and Elevate MRO under one standard of aviation excellence. We operate in the space between small operators and faceless corporations – large enough to deliver global capability, yet agile enough to provide true personal service. As we enter our fourth decade, we’re revolutionizing how we approach the market, combining decades of operational expertise with modern technology to deliver certainty, safety, and seamless experiences across every stage of private aviation – from charter to acquisition, management, and maintenance.
Summary Of Position-
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our digital products within the private aviation ecosystem. This role focuses on leading the development of our web and mobile platforms used by clients to search, book, and manage private flights. As the Lead Product Manager, you will oversee the full product lifecycle—from discovery and design to launch and continuous improvement—ensuring that each initiative enhances user experience, operational efficiency, and brand excellence. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, operations, and marketing teams to deliver high-impact aviation technology products that transform how clients interact with private aviation services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities-
Full-time
Description
Job Title- Lead Product Manager
Department- Elevate, Digital Marketplace
Reports to- VP, Software Engineering
Location- Dallas, TX
Who We Are-
Founded in 1995, Elevate Aviation Group is the parent organization uniting Elevate Jet, Private Jet Services (PJS), and Elevate MRO under one standard of aviation excellence. We operate in the space between small operators and faceless corporations – large enough to deliver global capability, yet agile enough to provide true personal service. As we enter our fourth decade, we’re revolutionizing how we approach the market, combining decades of operational expertise with modern technology to deliver certainty, safety, and seamless experiences across every stage of private aviation – from charter to acquisition, management, and maintenance.
Summary Of Position-
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our digital products within the private aviation ecosystem. This role focuses on leading the development of our web and mobile platforms used by clients to search, book, and manage private flights. As the Lead Product Manager, you will oversee the full product lifecycle—from discovery and design to launch and continuous improvement—ensuring that each initiative enhances user experience, operational efficiency, and brand excellence. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, operations, and marketing teams to deliver high-impact aviation technology products that transform how clients interact with private aviation services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities-
- Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for client-facing and internal aviation platforms.
- Translate business goals and user feedback into clear product requirements, specifications, and success metrics.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration between design, engineering, and operations teams to drive timely, high-quality product releases.
- Prioritize and manage the product backlog, balancing new features, technical improvements, and strategic initiatives.
- Conduct research and analysis of customer needs, competitive products, and market trends within private aviation.
- Partner with engineering leads to shape technical architecture decisions aligned with product goals.
- Champion user experience and operational reliability across flight search, booking, trip management, and communications features.
- Use data and analytics to evaluate performance, measure KPIs, and continuously optimize user journeys.
- Proven success in managing cross-functional software products through the full lifecycle from concept to release.
- Strong understanding of customer experience design, user research, and analytical tools.
- Familiarity with agile product development, including backlog management and sprint planning using tools like ClickUp, Jira, or similar.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align teams around a shared vision.
- Technical fluency in API-integrated products, mobile/web frameworks, and data-driven decision making.
- Background in B2C and B2B product strategy within luxury travel or transportation.
- Experience leading cross-platform (mobile and web) initiatives.
- Knowledge of CRM, analytics, or marketing automation tools for customer engagement.
- 5 years of product management experience
- Experience working in aviation, travel technology, or other logistics-driven industries is highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- The typical work schedule includes five 8-hour shifts assigned to one of the established schedules within the department. Nights, weekends and/or holidays may be required to support the needs of the organization.
- Ability to travel as needed up to 10%.
- FLSA Status- full time exempt
- Lifting requirements- Up to 20lbs
- U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., both now and at all future times. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.