MD, Business Transformation (Fort Worth, TX, US)

Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job The Managing Director, Business Transformation sets and leads enterprise transformation strategy, delivers material value, and embeds operating model change across the organization. The role sits within the Business Transformation team in Finance. What you'll do As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. * Define and lead multi-year transformation strategies aligned to enterprise priorities. * Partner with senior executives to identify and prioritize high-impact initiatives. * Own a portfolio of transformation initiatives with accountability for outcomes. * Establish governance, performance management, and value-tracking mechanisms. * Lead cross-functional teams across finance, operations, technology, and commercial groups. * Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and prepare board-ready materials. * Lead and develop Directors and Senior Managers, building a strong leadership bench. All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience * Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent experience/training; Advanced Degree (MBA) preferred * 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including leading multi-level and large cross-functional initiatives * 10 years of progressive experience in strategy, transformation, consulting, or related roles * Deep understanding of our customers, our business/competitive environment, and airline economics * Prior experience with budget tracking, variance reporting, cost analysis, and developing & reporting performance metrics Skills, Licenses, and Certifications * Demonstrates the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity * Demonstrates an exceptionally disciplined, data driven approach to analysis with the ability to communicate insights effectively to executive stakeholders * Ability to successfully lead cross-functional projects within complex stakeholder environments * Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal, collaboration, and negotiation skills * Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment & initiative in making decisions * Ability to drive collaboration and facilitate effective relationships across different work groups and levels of the company * Ability to be flexible in rapidly changing conditions and priorities, as well as to embrace ambiguity and enable clarity * Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written * Ability to coach, mentor, and serve as a role model for all team members What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: * Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. * Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. * Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. * 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. * Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more Feel free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Created: 2026-04-15