Lead Program Manager - Engine Analytics and Strategic Insights

Delta Air Lines is seeking a Lead Program Manager of Engine Analytics and Strategic Insights to join the Engines team within Technical Operations Supply Chain Management in Atlanta, GA. The Engines team is focused on leading key strategic initiatives and presenting findings and recommendations to Tech Ops leadership. The role is equal parts analytics and strategic development.

The insights and analysis created will be used to drive strategic sourcing more effectively for Delta's Tech Ops organization, representing over $4.0B spend annually. This role will utilize a data-driven approach to provide strategic recommendations and support key decision-making.

This Lead Program Manager of Engine Analytics and Strategic Insights will coordinate with cross-functional business unit representatives to identify key insights and drive effective use of advanced decision-making analytics. This role will work closely with the Technical Operations business units and the Tech Ops Supply Chain teams to produce optimized decisions for the larger organization. The successful candidate should have a knowledge of or a willingness and curiosity to learn the technical and commercial aspects of aviation-based Technical Operations.

Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):

* Conducts analysis of complex, multi‑source engine and operational datasets to provide data-driven insights and solve high-impact, real-world business problems

* Partners closely with Tech Ops Supply Chain and other functional stakeholders to identify cost‑reduction opportunities, performance improvements, and short- and long‑term strategic enhancements

* Prepares and delivers executive-ready presentations that translate analytical outputs into strategic narratives, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended action

* Translates complex data sets and research into simple business recommendations

* Creates optimized decision tools that distill analysis into clear, actionable recommendations that enable leadership to make timely and informed decisions

* Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create and apply new analytical processes on diverse datasets to generate fact-based strategic recommendations

* Prioritizes and executes tasks with minimal supervision and proactively communicates progress, findings, and recommendations of their work to leadership

* Practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures