Seeking a dynamic, collaborative and high-performing Manager responsible for the drafting, development, review, stakeholder management, and approval of all contracts including, vendor supply, consignment, repair and overhaul, non-disclosure, asset purchase, sale or lease documents, and other agreements necessary to support a fast-paced and rapidly changing commercial and operational environment. The Manager will operate under the authority of the Delta Air Lines Law Department, complying with defined contract standards and coordinating will Deltas Law Department to seek approval of deviations from the approved standards. In this role, primarily partner with the Supply Chain Management Asset Acquisition team and empowered to work directly with our customers and suppliers to develop agreements and resolve issues collaboratively ultimately supporting key operational and financial objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain standard agreement templates through collaboration with the Delta Law Department
• Support time-sensitive negotiations for the Agreements being contemplated and ensure timely contract development to achieve schedule milestones
• Develop agreements with outside customers to include but not limited to, airlines, leasing companies and traders
• Ensure approval and proper execution of all contractual documents
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and implement change
• Develop and maintain electronic database of all contracts, including management of contracts, closing checklists, APEX Vendor Management, and other administrative functionality within SalesForce or Delta Air Lines approved systems

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or relevant equivalent experience; juris doctorate preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of contracts related experience, preferably in the aviation industry
• Demonstrated track record of collaborating and developing relationships across diverse and highly effective teams
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

• Ability to communicate effectively across Delta Air Lines and Delta TechOps stakeholders related to commercial and contractual status and resolution
• Works well under pressure and lead multiple initiatives and timelines simultaneously
• Highly effective written and verbal communicator
• Problem solving, solution minded approach to collaboration
• Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS & Salesforce
• Competent understanding of industry regulations as they pertain to aviation related transactions preferred