Program Manager, Flight Training Analytics and Strategy

United States, Georgia, AtlantaFlight Ops 22-May-2026Ref #: 32643How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)The Program Manager, Flight Training Analytics & Strategy, plays a critical role in taking complex, ambiguous business challenges and translating them into clear, actionable insights that inform leadership decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and execution – bringing together data, business context, operational considerations, and technical inputs to drive well-informed decisions. As Program Manager of the Flight Training Analytics & Strategy team, you will be accountable for both strategic insight and disciplined execution—leading complex initiatives from problem framing through leader readout and implementation alignment.As Program Manager of the Flight Training Analytics & Strategy team, you will be expected to: Evaluate performance, risks, opportunities, and trade-offs using a mix of quantitative analysis, qualitative inputs, and strategic frameworksDesign, build and own models to support planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis, integrating data, operational realities, and stakeholder perspectives Ensure models and analysis are transparent, well-documented, and scalable for reuseLead end to end strategic and analytics initiatives, from scoping and approach definition through delivery and leader readoutCreate concise, compelling one-pagers and presentations that translate complex work into clear narratives and recommendationsManage project plans, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreamsCoordinate inputs from cross-functional partners to ensure alignment, momentum, and high-quality outputsIdentify risks, gaps, or changes in direction early and adjust plans to keep work moving forwardHelp connect our analytics, automation strategy, and business leaders to ensure solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with capabilitiesServe as a thought partner and mentor to other team members, raising the bar on problem structuring, execution, and communicationPractice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.     Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep ClimbingOur 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 leaveComprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefitsFamily care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stagesHolistic 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 membersCareer 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 footprintBusiness Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategiesRecognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable TogetherAccess 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)Minimum 5+ years of relevant experienceStrong experience leveraging modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis (Excel, Google Sheets, or equivalent; SQL and/or Python, or other database interface tools and/or languages Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without authority Proven experience producing executive-ready one-pagers and presentation decks Strong leadership skills, presentation skills, written and oral communication skills, positive attitude and able to manage change successfully in a fast-paced environment Possess analytical thinking skills, be a self-starter and be a quick learnerProven track record of successfully working in a cross-departmental team environment, delivering results on time and on budgetStrong business acumen and excellent communication skills with senior management, employees, FAA Reps, union officials, vendors, customersOpenness to feedback from, and ability to prioritize the needs of, a diverse set of stakeholdersDemonstrable experience with conflict resolution, problem solving and communicating with tact and diplomacyAbility to lead, manage, and communicate to all levels within the organizationAnalytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data to drive decision-making and prioritizationFlexibility and availability to travel, as well as to perform periodic after-hours and weekend workPerforming satisfactorily in current positionWhat will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)Bachelor’s degree in analytics, economics, finance, statistics, business, or a related field Exceptional storytellerOutside of the box thinking Strong organizational, project management, and personal management skillsExceptional ability to structure ambiguity and reduce complexity into actionable frameworksHighly preferred: curiosity, sense of humor, willingness to try new ideas, and persistence in the face of adversity< Go back