Sr Director, Transformation

Sr Director, Transformation Atlas Air $178,000

• 241,000 vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Kentucky, Erlanger May 11, 2026 Join Atlas Air Worldwide.

Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. 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. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here. Position Summary The Senior Director, Transformation at Atlas Air leads the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of high-impact strategic initiatives that drive sustained EBITDA growth, improve operational performance, and evolve the company's business model. This role partners closely with private equity investors, executive leadership, and functional teams to identify value creation opportunities, translate them into actionable initiatives, and ensure disciplined execution and value capture. The Senior Director is accountable for building robust business cases, mobilizing cross-functional teams, and driving initiatives from ideation through implementation and measurable financial results. In parallel, this leader establishes best-in-class governance, project management standards, and performance tracking for the Value Creation Office (VCO), including ongoing communication of progress against the Value Creation Plan (VCP). This is a highly dynamic, execution-focused role requiring strong ownership, pace, and the ability to operate across multiple functions and priorities.

Values and Behavioral Standards:

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 any known departure.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Own The Outcome Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities through rigorous analysis of operational and financial performance, with clear linkage to EBITDA impact. Develop investment-grade business cases with clearly defined value drivers, implementation plans, risks, and measurable financial outcomes. Drive execution by ensuring appropriate resourcing, removing roadblocks, and holding stakeholders accountable to timelines and outcomes. Ensure value realization by tracking actual performance vs. plan, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions. Directly lead the highest-value ($40M+ EBITDA impact), most complex initiatives within the Value Creation Plan, with full accountability for delivery and results. Project & Portfolio Management Establish and enforce a rigorous governance model for the Value Creation Plan, including stage gates, executive reviews, and clear accountability for results. Lead preparation and delivery of materials for Steering Committees, Board meetings, and investor updates, with clear articulation of progress, risks, and value delivery. Partner with FP&A to define standardized methodologies for forecasting, tracking, and validating value realization at the initiative level. Maintain a single source of truth for all VCP initiatives, including status, risks, and realized vs. planned financial impact. Drive prioritization and trade-off decisions across initiatives to maximize enterprise value. Organizational Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing team that serves as a force multiplier for value creation initiatives across the organization. Coach team members and cross-functional leaders on best practices in operational improvement, value creation, and execution discipline. Act as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership while constructively challenging assumptions and advocating for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree

• MBA or quantitative field (ex. economics, operations research, statistics, data science, computer science)
• preferred. 11+ years of experience, including 5+ years managerial experience. Experience in aviation industry preferred
• specifically in planning, operations, finance, analytics, continuous improvement, strategy, or consulting functions.

Experience operating in private equity-backed, transformation-driven, or high-accountability environments preferred. Track record of delivering measurable financial results (EBITDA, cost savings, revenue growth) through complex initiatives. Experience managing consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.

Special demands:

Will require some weekend and off hour shifts to support initiatives.

Skills:

Ability to link operational actions to financial outcomes and challenge assumptions with data. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions without formal authority. High ownership mindset with a bias for action and speed. Comfort operating in ambiguity while maintaining structure and rigor. Ability to simplify complex problems into clear, actionable plans. Management and development of direct reports to meet organizational and personal growth goals. Project management best practices across all lifecycle phases. Presentation preparation and delivery to senior leadership. Independence and a desire to function autonomously with limited direction. 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. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document by clicking "EEO Is The Law" . To view our Pay Transparency Statement, please click here: Pay Transparency Statement 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. Pay Range $178,000 — $241,000 USD AtAtlas 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.