Program Manager – Business Innovation Strategy & Analytics

Role Description:
Program Manager – Commercial Strategy, In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) leads a small, high‑impact team supporting both IFEC Innovation & Growth and Commercial Strategy leadership. This role sits at the center of Delta’s current onboard monetization strategy and future media strategy, with primary responsibility for financial modeling, executive‑level storytelling, and the development of long‑term monetization frameworks.

The role leads and develops a small team and serves as a trusted extension of IFEC leadership, owning complex analyses, translating insights into clear executive narratives, and helping scale Delta’s onboard media, commerce, and data‑driven revenue capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of media network experience, strong financial and strategic rigor, and prior investment banking or consulting training, combined with a proven ability to lead teams and operate comfortably with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Monetization

Own the development of IFEC monetization strategy, including advertising, commerce, sponsorship, subscription, and data‑adjacent revenue models.

Support long‑term growth strategy and roadmap development across IFEC platforms, grounded in market insight, competitive dynamics, and economic feasibility.

Conduct competitive and market analysis to inform positioning, investment tradeoffs, and strategic priorities.

Financial Modeling & Analytics

Own financial modeling, scenario analysis, and long‑range forecasting for IFEC initiatives, including business case development, partner economics, and value creation analysis.

Lead financial performance tracking, ensuring alignment between contractual terms, business cases, and realized results.

Translate complex financial and strategic analysis into clear implications for leadership decision‑making.

Executive Communication & Decision Support

Lead the development of high‑quality, executive‑ready presentations for IFEC and senior Delta leadership, with a strong emphasis on clarity, structure, and narrative.

Synthesize cross‑functional inputs into concise recommendations, framing tradeoffs and risks in a leadership‑relevant manner.

Anticipate leadership needs and operate as a thought partner on strategic and commercial questions.

Team Leadership & Execution

Manage, coach, and develop a team, setting high standards for analytical rigor, communication quality, and accountability.

Own workload planning, prioritization, and capacity management to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery across parallel workstreams.

Ensure disciplined execution by setting clear priorities, managing timelines, and maintaining visibility for senior stakeholders.

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