Experienced Project Management Professional - Remote Project Director Role at Delta Airlines

Transform Your Career with Delta Airlines: A Leader in Aviation Excellence

Delta Airlines is revolutionizing the aviation industry with its commitment to delivering top-notch customer experiences and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. As a pioneer in the sector, we're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Management Professional to join our Reservations (RES) division as a Project Director. This role is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of air travel.

About the Role: Project Director - RES PMO

We're looking for a talented Project Director to lead our RES PMO (Project Management Office) team in driving strategic portfolio management and project execution across the division. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for overseeing high-value projects, developing project plans, and ensuring timely delivery. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving business growth, improving processes, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities for high-value projects across the RES division, from initiation to execution and closure.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts, including project charters, plans, risk and issue logs, and dashboards.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects of varying priority and complexity, across different teams and stakeholders.
• Drive the development of the organization's culture at the functional level, ensuring strong alignment with stakeholders across the broader project.
• Develop communication strategies and implement processes, activities, and projects that result in timely dissemination of information and communication consistency.
• Support the development of business cases, prioritization, and overall divisional portfolio management.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and feedback loops between leaders, functional stakeholders, and cross-divisional Delta teams.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the RES PMO capability and the creation of a Center of Excellence for strategic portfolio management.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Excellent planning, organization, and creative problem-solving skills.
• A proven track record of managing and delivering multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across the organization and build and effectively manage relationships with stakeholders and senior management.
• The ability to lead and work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in written and oral communications, with the ability to produce concise documents for executive presentations.
• A high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years old and authorization to work in the US.
• Compliance with Delta's COVID-19 vaccination policy (where allowed by relevant law).

Preferred Qualifications

To give you a competitive edge, we prefer:

• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or experience managing projects according to Project Management Institute (PMI) principles.
• Experience with PowerApps, Sharepoint, and project management software.
• A proven ability to work in a high-profile environment with fluid priorities, ambiguity, and aggressive timelines.

Career Growth and Development

At Delta Airlines, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Project Director, you'll have access to:

• Training and development programs to enhance your project management skills.
• Opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and contribute to business growth.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

Work Environment and Culture

We're proud of our company culture, which values:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Employee well-being and work-life balance.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

As a remote worker, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work from home while still being part of a connected and engaged team.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A salary benchmarked to industry standards.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

Why Choose Delta Airlines?

By joining Delta Airlines, you'll become part of a legacy organization that's committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on high-visibility projects that drive business growth.
• Collaborate with a talented and diverse team.
• Develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Enjoy a flexible and remote work arrangement.

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now to join our team as a Project Director and become a vital part of our success story.

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your career and be part of a leading organization in the aviation industry. Apply today!