Delta does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need delta immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Delta as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H-1 B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).JOB SUMMARYReporting to senior leadership, the Director, Program Management will lead a team of Program Managers and drive execution excellence across technical performance, cost, quality, schedule attainment, and customer satisfaction. This is a highly visible position requiring a collaborative, hands-on leader who can develop high-performing teams, enhance program management capabilities, and align execution with business growth and profitability goals in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation, and disciplined execution to achieve both customer satisfaction and strong financial performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex aerospace programs from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
- Drive program execution excellence by establishing governance, processes, and performance metrics (cost, schedule, quality, and risk)
- Manage cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance) to ensure successful program outcomes
- Serve as interface with customers, ensuring clear communication, satisfaction, and contract compliance
- Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor performance and implement corrective actions as needed
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues proactively, ensuring minimal impact to delivery timelines and financial targets
- Lead proposal development efforts, including cost estimation, resource planning, and risk analysis for new business opportunities
- Ensure compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies (e.g., AS9100, FAA, DoD regulations)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes, tools, and team performance
- Mentor and develop program managers and project teams, building leadership capability and organizational bench strength
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term program strategies, resource allocation, and growth initiatives
- Oversee supplier and partner performance, ensuring alignment with program requirements and contractual commitments
- Provide regular executive reporting on program status, financial performance, and key risks/opportunities
Key Qualifications
- 7+ years program management experience that includes automotive, aerospace and government/defense programs in a regulated industry
- Proven leadership of complex programs
- Strong financial and business acumen (cost, margin, forecasting)
- Expertise in program governance, risk management, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Prior leadership experience that includes coaching, training, performance reviews, setting goals/objectives and measuring results and effectiveness
- Exceptional skills with data analysis, including Power BI.
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering or technical discipline. May consider 10+ years directly related experience in lieu of Degree
Other- Immigration sponsorship, now or in the future, is not available for this position
- Relocation is not available for this position
- Remote work on full or hybrid arrangement is not available for this position
