DMS Program Manager - Airframe Planning

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About the role

The DMS Program Manager-Asset Planning is responsible for planning aircraft retirement parking, disposition, and part-out programs to ensure maximum benefits are realized. The Program Manager works with the DMS Senior Program Manager to coordinate requests from TOC customers and ensure prompt delivery. They will collaborate with TOC counterparts or the DMS Product line team to collect and refine data to identify and evaluate asset purchase or disposition opportunities that minimize inventory levels and maximize operating cost reduction. This role involves coordinating with Delta business units, DMS business units, and external customers on planning requirements for finance, maintenance, engineering, and MRO Services. The position reports to the DMS Vice President-Operations and interacts frequently with middle/senior management.

Responsibilities

• Plan aircraft retirement and aircraft storage programs, including coordination with Fleet Strategy, Demand Planning, OCC, Contracts, DMS site operation, and MRO Providers.
• Review and upload online harvest material requests, then coordinate action with on-site representatives.
• Maintain Delta material inventory and usage data to support airframe valuation analyses and ensure expected return on investment.
• Coordinate and plan the induction of acquired assets into Delta’s/DMS’s operation to achieve expected benefits.
• Improve vendor performance through quarterly business reviews, identifying opportunities for invoice audits and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or 10 years of related technical discipline.
• Thorough understanding of Delta’s policies and procedures, maintenance program, reliability goals, and engineering/technical documents.
• Advanced computer/database skills (Excel, Hyperion/Brio, SQL, SAS, SAP, etc.).
• Self-starter and team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple stakeholders.
• Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive program performance and issue resolution.
• Innovative, high-energy, and high-character with a commitment to excellence for yourself, customers, and the company.
• Strong business acumen, including structured problem-solving, analytical skills, and data analysis.
• Demonstrates Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Perseverance, and Servant Leadership.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age with authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aviation Planning.
• Familiarity with SAP, Hyperion, Tableau, and Sceptre.
• Familiarity with aircraft or engine part-out business.