Program Manager, Environmental Management Systems

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Air Transportation

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and enhance our Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring alignment with the principles of ISO 14001, while supporting our commitment to regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. This role will focus on evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of environmental programs across our global operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic approach to risk management, trend analysis, and mitigation strategies, leveraging our Environmental Management Information Systems (EMIS) for effective trending and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Advance and maintain our EMS in alignment with ISO 14001
• Integrate environmental compliance objectives into broader operational strategies
• Conduct station support visits to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal standards
• Provide recommendations for improvement and support corrective action implementation
• Develop and implement frameworks for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating environmental aspects and impacts and other associated risks
• Maintenance and governance of Delta's Environmental Programs Manual
• Monitor system performance and use data-driven insights to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Work within and optimize the Intelex-based EMIS to streamline compliance task management, inspections, and support visit processes
• Serve as the corporate Chemical Review Committee and Environmental Permit/Process Evaluation Committee leader and foster cross-divisional partnerships within those committees
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure EMIS capabilities support program goals and regulatory requirements
• Oversee environmental compliance activities, maintaining alignment with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., EPA, FAA)
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including facility managers, regulatory agencies, and airport authorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years of environmental compliance experience
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 14001 principles and frameworks for evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Environmental Management Information Systems (EMIS), particularly Intelex
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including EPA and local/state compliance requirements
• Commitment to continued education and appropriate certification maintenance
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing environmental compliance for aviation or transportation industries
• Oversight of multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations
• 7+ years of experience in Environmental Management and Environmental Management Information Systems
• Masters degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare