Lead Project Manager, Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Programs

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. seeks an IFEC Technical Program Manager to lead complex aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification programs supporting Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity systems.

You will serve as the primary integrator among Engineering, FAA stakeholders, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, OEMs, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery from concept through certification, installation, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Advanced program and project management capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft engineering, certification processes, FAA regulations, STC programs, and engineering change management.
• Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in complex operational environments.
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills.
• Risk management, issue resolution, and problem-solving expertise.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Vendor and supplier management capabilities.
• Influence and stakeholder management across matrixed organizations.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and project portfolio management tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining safety, quality, compliance, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and minimum 5 years in aviation/aerospace environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification initiatives.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and governance processes across engineering, FAA activities, supplier deliverables, testing, and operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to drive program alignment and execution.
• Manage program scope, budget, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control with executive reporting.
• Develop certification strategies and oversee compliance to FAA and Delta requirements.

Skills

End-to-end program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive-level communication

Risk management & problem solving

Vendor & supplier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical decision making

MS Office / MS Project / Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Project portfolio management tools

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The IFEC Technical Program Manager leads complex aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification programs supporting Delta's Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems and related onboard technologies. This role serves as the primary integrator between Engineering, Certification, FAA stakeholders, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Technology teams, OEMs, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery of aircraft modification programs from concept through certification, installation, and fleet deployment.

• Lead end-to-end program management for aircraft engineering, certification, and fleet modification initiatives, ensuring successful execution from program concept through fleet deployment.

• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and governance processes encompassing engineering design, FAA certification activities, supplier deliverables, aircraft installations, testing, and operational readiness.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Aircraft Engineering, Fleet Programs, Maintenance Planning, Supply Chain, Material Operations, Flight Operations, Network Operations, Technology teams, OEMs, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to drive program alignment and execution.

• Manage program scope, budget, schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes while providing executive-level reporting, business updates, and strategic recommendations.

• Develop certification strategies and oversee compliance activities to ensure engineering deliverables, technical documentation, installation packages, and certification artifacts meet FAA and Delta requirements while supporting continuous process improvements.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Advanced program and project management capabilities.

• Strong knowledge of aircraft engineering, certification processes, FAA regulations, STC programs, and engineering change management.

• Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in complex operational environments.

• Strong business acumen and strategic planning skills.

• Risk management, issue resolution, and problem-solving expertise.

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.

• Vendor and supplier management capabilities.

• Influence and stakeholder management across matrixed organizations.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and project portfolio management tools.

• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining safety, quality, compliance, schedule, and budget objectives.

• Leadership and team development capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

• Minimum 5 years of program management, project management, engineering, certification, or technical leadership experience in aviation, aerospace, regulated industries, or similarly complex technical environments.

• Experience managing cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Experience developing executive-level communications, business cases, program plans, and performance metrics.

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience leading IFEC, connectivity, avionics, cabin systems, aircraft modification, or aircraft certification programs.

• Knowledge of airline operations, maintenance, reliability programs, and Delta policies/procedures.

• Experience managing OEM and supplier relationships.

• PMP Certification.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

• New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)

• In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period

• 10 paid holidays per calendar year

• Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave

• Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits

• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages

• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health

• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members

• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies

• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / AffirMitative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation.