Ta Program Lead

About Delta Air Lines About the Company Delta Air Lines NYSE DAL is the U S global airline leader in safety innovation reliability and customer experience Powered by our employees around the world Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good In 2024 Delta was recognized by Fortune with a No 11 placement on Fortune s Top 50 Most Admired Companies list The company s strong management and commitment to providing elevated experiences and premium products also secured a No 1 ranking out of the eight airlines on the list Delta landed on TIME s inaugural list of the World s Best Companies coming in at No 12 - the only U S airline in the top 155 TIME s award is based on three criteria employee satisfaction revenue growth and sustainability Delta s people-first culture continues to be recognized earning the airline a spot on Fortune s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth year Delta is the only airline included on the 2024 list Additionally Delta earned a coveted spot on Fast Company s list of the Most Innovative Companies climbing from its No 8 spot in 2023 to No 2 in the travel category The airline was recognized for its Wi-Fi revolution that is working to ensure the future of travel is connected About the Delta Technology Hub DTH Bangalore Delta has fast emerged as a customer-focused innovation-led technology-enabled business The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives About Delta Tech Hub Delta Air Lines NYSE DAL is the U S global airline leader in safety innovation reliability and customer experience Powered by our employees around the world Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good Delta has fast emerged as a customer-oriented innovation-led technology-driven business The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives It will sustain our long-term aspirations of delivering niche IP-intensive high-value and innovative solutions It supports various teams and functions across Delta and is an integral part of our transformation agenda working seamlessly with a global team to create memorable experiences for customers KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WORK OUTCOMES Program Planning Delivery Design implement and maintain comprehensive hiring plans with clear milestones and real-time dashboards to track progress against targets Drive timely delivery of qualified candidate pipelines with a focus on hard-to-fill and business-critical roles Analytics Continuous Improvement Track and analyze funnel metrics sourcing screening interview offer to proactively identify leakages and bottlenecks Conduct role-level hiring data analysis and recommend targeted interventions e g sourcing strategy shifts assessment refinements Uncover hiring patterns and deliver actionable insights to DTH and TA leadership for data-driven decision-making Vendor Management Own day-to-day liaison with RPO partners Drive and participate in regular reviews and close feedback loops Co-ordinate vendor huddles and track improvement initiatives Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements prioritize openings and sharpen selection criteria Lead daily TA stand-ups to surface challenges drive alignment and ensure swift resolution of blockers Serve as the primary escalation point for hiring delays quality concerns and compliance risks Hiring Drives Events Lead end-to-end hiring events on-site and virtual including hackathons and referral campaigns to accelerate talent acquisition Partner with marketing and internal communications teams to design and deliver compelling employer-branding collateral for events Process Governance Compliance Ensure adherence to ATS workflows e g uploading candidate data tracking status changes Manage and resolve escalations from shared service teams on hiring documentation e g offer approvals WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience 15 years in Talent Acquisition including 5 years managing RPO vendor partnerships for high-volume technology hiring Demonstrated success in delivering 100 hires per month within Global Capability Centers GCCs and large IT services organizations Proficient in leveraging major ATS platforms and recruitment analytics tools to optimize efficiency and hiring outcomes Technical Industry Knowledge Strong expertise across technology roles Java NET DevOps Cloud Data Engineering etc In-depth understanding of GCC operating models offshore onshore hiring dynamics and compliance requirements immigration labor laws Advanced data analysis skills including Excel pivot tables VLOOKUP and recruitment dashboards Power BI Tableau Soft Skills Leadership Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels Data-driven problem solver with an analytical mindset and strong decision-making capabilities Proven project management skills in planning prioritization and risk mitigation Collaborative leader with experience mentoring TA teams and driving cross-functional alignment Resilient and adaptable under pressure with a solutions-focused approach in dynamic environments What Success Looks Like Hiring Targets Achieved Consistently meeting or exceeding monthly hiring goals for all prioritized tech roles Funnel Efficiency Improved Reduction in time-to-fill and funnel leakage rates by 1520 within the first 6 months Vendor Performance Optimized RPO partners achieving 95 SLA adherence and delivering high-quality shortlists Stakeholder Satisfaction Strong feedback from hiring managers rating 4 5 for responsiveness quality and transparency