Project Manager, TechOps Finance

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

Family care assistance

Wellbeing programs

Flight privileges

Career development programs

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking a Project Manager for TechOps Finance to partner with Engine Maintenance operations, driving cost efficiency and financial performance. You will influence business decisions through data-driven insights and engage on the shop floor to understand value streams and parts flow.

The role requires strong PM and financial analysis skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance, operations or analytics-based role.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with data storytelling.
• Self-starter, independent and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build relationships in a cross-functional environment.
• Commitment to safety and data security.

Responsibilities

• Own Engine Product Line P&Ls and weekly forecast process.
• Develop long-range financial outlook and annual operating plan support.
• Streamline and automate financial processes.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Support monthly close and internal controls.
• Spend time on shop floor to observe processes and value streams.
• Collaborate with Product Line owners on supplier contracts.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Strategic reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation and storytelling with KP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Finance/Economics degree preferred

Undergraduate/graduate degree in Finance or Economics preferred

Tools

Delta financial systems

TechOps data systems

SQL / data querying

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

The TechOps Finance team is seeking an innovative and results-driven individual for the Project Manager – TechOps Finance role. This position will be supporting Delta Air Lines Engine Maintenance operation and will serve as a key business partner to operations leadership, driving cost efficiency, process improvement, and financial performance. The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Ownership of Engine Product Line P&Ls, creating insightful reporting, owning weekly forecast process, developing long-range financial outlook, and supporting the annual operating plan process
• Streamline and automate financial processes and improving business partner visibility to financial performance
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and identify business challenges and opportunities
• Support the monthly financial close and ensure proper internal controls
• Drive engagement through spending significant time on the shop floor to observe processes, understand value streams, and learn the actual flow of parts
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational strategies
• Partner with Product Line owners to gain an in-depth understanding of supplier contracts

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• At least 5 years of experience in finance, operations or analytics-based role
• Strong project management, financial analysis, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and workflows in a structured manner
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to distill complex business topics into a cohesive story using metrics and data
• Forward thinking, self-starter that has a proven ability to work independently
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills. Fosters an inclusive environment that values diverse people, thinking and styles
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience with financial / accounting processes
• Knowledge of Delta financial systems or TechOps data and systems
• Experience with data querying and analysis highly valued
• Past experience with optimizing financial or operational processes
• Undergraduate / graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or quantitative major strongly preferred
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive change in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – 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.

Benefits

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%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life 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