Project Manager, Controllership Innovation

Delta Air Lines — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Estimated salary for Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $82,440–$146,770 per year, median $107,230. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.

The Controllership Innovation team is seeking a curious, analytically strong professional to help design and deliver process and technology solutions in a controlled finance environment. This role will work across stakeholders to understand current-state processes, identify business value, gather and translate requirements, and support project design through delivery. The right person will bring a blend of consulting-style problem solving, finance or accounting experience, and technical fluency. They should be energized by understanding how things work, why they work that way, and how to improve them in a scalable, well-controlled way. Key Responsibilities • Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand current-state processes, pain points, and desired outcomes • Lead stakeholder interviews, discovery sessions, and requirements gathering for innovation and transformation initiatives • Support project design by translating business needs into practical process, data, and technology solutions • Evaluate opportunities through the lens of business value, control considerations, and long-term scalability • Work within a SOX-controlled environment, ensuring solutions align with governance, risk, and compliance expectations • Contribute across the solution lifecycle, including design, documentation, testing, and implementation support • Apply knowledge of SDLC standards and testing practices to help deliver high-quality solutions • Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and support process improvement opportunities • Collaborate with cross-functional partners in finance, accounting, technology, and operations to move initiatives forward

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