Status Data Team Lead

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
OAG is the leading data platform for the global travel industry, powering the growth and innovation of the air travel ecosystem. It has the world’s largest network of flight information. In 2023, OAG acquired Infare, the leading provider of competitor air travel data, empowering airlines and other travel industry players to make effective pricing decisions. Together, OAG and Infare form part of the most trusted data platform for aviation and make travel better by empowering the global travel industry with high-quality, relevant datasets covering the whole journey from planning to customer experience. Data is at the heart of everything we do. We are headquartered in the UK, with operations in the USA, Denmark, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, and Lithuania.

Now we are looking for a skilled and motivated Team Leader to manage and guide a team of 5–8 data specialists within the Status Value Stream at OAG. This individual will play a key role in shaping and evolving our approach to flight status data, ensuring high-quality delivery in a dynamic, transitioning environment.

Team Mission

Be the trusted data platform partner of airlines with high quality, essential status data.
Maintain and improve the coverage and quality of OAG’s Flight Status data, enabling clients to access accurate and valuable data effortlessly.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data specialists.
• Align the team with company and value stream OKRs.
• Conduct performance reviews and encourage professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on continuous improvement.
  
• Prioritize onboarding of new and replacement status feeds (direct and third-party).
• Oversee tracking, monitoring, and quality improvement of all status feeds.
• Manage supplier relationships to strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, data extraction, customer engagement, and commercial teams.
• Maintain transparency with stakeholders around progress and priorities.
  
• Establish and maintain reporting mechanisms for tracking data performance.
• Support the development of dashboards and business metric reports.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., AIDX, MVT, ASM), privacy, and security.
• Implement best practices in data governance and quality

IF YOU HAVE:

• Proven leadership in data operations and project management
• Experience in supplier management and data quality assurance
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective team leader with a focus on results
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Familiarity with agile delivery methods
  

WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• The opportunity to work with passionate individuals in the intersection of technology and the travel business domain
• Company-provided free lunch every day
• A modern office in a convenient location, with flexible working arrangements that allow remote work or office attendance
• Opportunities for travel to our other offices, fostering a global perspective
• The chance to join an industry-leading international company with a commitment to innovation
• An attractive compensation and benefits package, including private health insurance, a company bonus scheme, and voluntary participation in a company-supported retirement scheme
• A generous annual leave policy, growing with each year of service, and a day off during your birthday month
• Great growth and development opportunities, both professionally and personally
  

“OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all applicants are considered for employment without discrimination.”