Job Description:

How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

As the Project Manager for Payroll, Crew Technology, you will lead the development, integration, and implementation of strategic initiatives focused on modernizing and improving the pay experience for Delta’s crew. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end execution of the Pilot Payroll and In-Flight Payroll initiatives, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. This role requires close collaboration with Crew Resources, Payroll, IT, and vendor partners to ensure timely delivery of features that enhance pay accuracy, transparency, and system efficiency. This position reports to the Manager of Crew Technology and PMO in the Crew Resources organization, and will partner with IT, IFS, FOP, Finance, and the OCC to enable operational efficiency and reliability through the modernization of Crew Technology tools. This effort includes the overhaul of foundational crew systems to enable the next generation of Crew Resources applications.

Responsibilities

Lead the Pilot and In-Flight Payroll modernization efforts across business and IT stakeholders
Manage communications and alignment across business and IT stakeholders
Oversee planning, development, testing, training, and deployment activities for new payroll features
Track progress, manage risks, and report on key milestones to leadership
Ensure alignment with Crew Resources PMO strategy and enterprise project governance
Act as Project Manager of agile development teams that are focused on Crew IT Modernization
Develop and manage strategic roadmap and tactical plans for crew technology systems that balances business value, timing needs, funding, and development complexity
Prepare Officer level monthly Steering Committee presentations to review initiative progress, accomplishments and constraints
Proactively manage multiple workstreams with product owners, business leads, and with IT partners
Ensure Crew Resources department and cross-divisional (IFS, FOP, OCC, and IT) coordination and prioritization of priorities, resources, and deliverables
Represent initiative in capital planning discussions in coordination with IT and Finance
Translate and communicate complex processes to multiple business layers across Crew Resources
Develop subject matter expertise for crew related data and systems, including but not limited to data pertaining to crew pay and the rules that govern it
Effectively communicate, cross divisionally and to senior leaders, product roadmaps, priorities, and objectives
Promote safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures

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. 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

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Technology or equivalent work experience in airline operations required
Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
Exhibits curiosity, learns quickly, and thinks creatively to help identify solutions
Minimum 4-5 years relevant work experience
Experience leading the planning and execution of large projects from defining scope, goals and deliverables to ensuring project is adhering to timelines and meeting the stakeholder’s needs
Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and workstreams at once
Strong communication skills with the ability to produce and deliver logical, concise, relevant, strategic documents and executive presentations
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop effective solutions
Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of successfully working in a cross-departmental team environment
Must be open to feedback from, and prioritize the needs of, a diverse set of stakeholders
Must demonstrate the ability to build relationships and communicate with all levels in the organization
Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
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)

Previous experience in IT project management

Job Ident #: 29350

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