Co-op, HR Program and Product Management Support (Spring 2027)

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Hr & Labor

21-Jul-2026

Ref #: 33271

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Delta Human Resources Project and Process Quality team is seeking a co-op student to support a large enterprise project while also managing smaller projects independently from planning through execution. This role is designed for someone who wants hands-on experience across both program management and product management in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

The co-op will work closely with experienced leaders to support planning, execution, requirements work, stakeholder coordination, and delivery follow-through. In addition to contributing to a large, high-visibility enterprise effort, this person will also have opportunities to take ownership of smaller projects in full, building both range and depth through the experience.

What you’ll do

Support program and product management work across a large enterprise initiative

Independently manage smaller projects with guidance from experienced leaders

Help coordinate work across HR, IT, development teams, and other business partners

Support requirements gathering, documentation, and refinement for evolving workstreams

Help translate business needs into clear, organized materials that support delivery teams

Assist with backlog, task, and action tracking to keep work visible and moving forward

Build and maintain project plans, trackers, meeting notes, and follow-up actions

Prepare slides, status updates, and materials for working sessions and leadership discussions

Track decisions, dependencies, risks, and next steps across multiple efforts

Contribute to process improvement and employee experience enhancements tied to HR transformation work

What you’ll gain

Hands-on experience supporting a large enterprise project inside a complex organization

Exposure to both program management and product management ways of working

Experience working directly with cross-functional partners, including development teams and business stakeholders

Opportunities to build skills in requirements work, delivery coordination, stakeholder communication, and project execution

Ownership of smaller projects that can strengthen confidence and judgment over time

A better understanding of how large-scale transformation work is scoped, organized, and delivered

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a 4-year academic institution

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Must be available to work on a full-time basis for 3 alternating semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2027, and Summer 2028

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-moving environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfort working across teams and supporting multiple stakeholders

Interest in both structured project execution and solving evolving business problems

High level of discretion and professionalism

This position requires student to work for 3 alternating semesters. Student cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op/Intern at the same time, which may delay graduation by 1-2 semesters

Must be able to work onsite in our Atlanta, GA office for the duration of the Co-op

Working as a Co-op/Intern does not guarantee a full-time opportunity at Delta Air Lines upon graduation. This position is intended to provide educational and professional work experience to prepare the student for the workforce

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

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

Interest in program management, product management, or enterprise delivery work

Experience with project coordination, requirements gathering, or task tracking

Comfort working with both business stakeholders and technical partners

Ability to create clear slides, summaries, and written updates

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Visio, and project or task management tools

Familiarity with generative AI tools and emerging agentic AI concepts

Interest in employee experience, process improvement, or enterprise transformation work