Atlas Air

Director Transformation

White Plains, NY, USA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$159k-$214kDetected 50 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementLogisticsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility.
With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.
The Director operates as the single point of accountability for value delivery within their pillar, ensuring initiatives progress from ideation through implementation to sustained value realization.

Own a defined pillar of the Value Creation Plan, with accountability for end-to-end delivery and financial outcomes across a portfolio of initiatives.
Develop and refine robust, investment-grade business cases, including value drivers, implementation roadmap, risks, and dependencies.
Drive execution by mobilizing cross-functional teams, removing roadblocks, and holding stakeholders accountable to timelines and outcomes.
Directly lead the most complex, high-value, or at-risk initiatives within the pillar.
Partner with functional leaders to translate strategy into executable plans with clear ownership and KPIs.
Manage cross-functional dependencies and sequencing to ensure initiatives deliver coherently and without value leakage.
Directly manage and develop a Senior Manager responsible for portfolio management, value tracking, and reporting.
Own the financial narrative for one pillar, ensuring all initiatives have defensible, Finance-aligned value tracking methodologies.
Lead preparation of materials for Steering Committees, executive leadership, and Board meetings.
Drive prioritization and trade-off decisions to maximize enterprise value.

Bachelor's degree required.
7-10 years of experience in consulting, transformation, strategy, operations, or value creation roles.
Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable financial impact through complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Skills & Competencies
End-to-End Ownership: Operates as a true owner of outcomes, accountable for both execution and realized value.
Prioritization & Trade-offs: Focuses the organization on the few initiatives that matter most, deprioritizing lower-value work.
Leadership & Team Development: Ability to manage and develop high-performing team members while setting clear direction and expectations.
Strategic & Structured Thinking: Breaks down complex problems into actionable plans with clear priorities.
Intellectual Honesty: Willing to challenge assumptions, surface risks, and recalibrate when value is not materializing.
Bias for Action: Drives progress with urgency, even in ambiguity, without waiting for perfect information.
Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of value creation, EBITDA impact, and performance tracking.

Advanced degree (MBA or master's in business, finance, or economics) preferred.
Experience operating within a formal Value Creation Plan, transformation office, or equivalent governance structure preferred.
Aviation, logistics, or asset-heavy operations experience preferred.

$158,500 - $214,000 USD
At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo
we lift ambition.
Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors.
In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors.

To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company "Code of Conduct" policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of deviations.
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to company policies.
Maintains rigor in tracking, reporting, and execution while enabling speed and flexibility.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet.
Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.

loyees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other

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