DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS - DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia International Airport is the only major airport serving the 9th largest metropolitan area in the United States. It is one of the busiest airports in the country, serving more than 30 million passengers annually. Twenty-seven airlines, including all domestic carriers, offer nearly 323 daily departures to more than 120 destinations worldwide. The airport generates $16.8 billion to the economy and accounts for 106,000 full time jobs. 

The Northeast Philadelphia airport is situated on 1150 acres in the northeast part of the City of Philadelphia, PNE is Pennsylvania’s third busiest airport, providing “on call” US Customs, Immigrations and United States Department of Agriculture services to corporate international travel. The Airport averages 215-based aircraft, dominated by single engine aircraft, plus twins, jets, turboprops and helicopters. 

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Director, Commercial Data Management and Analysis, supports the Airport’s Commercial Division by leading data strategy, governance, and analysis initiatives across a broad portfolio that includes parking, ground transportation, concessions, advertising, property development, and tenant lease agreements at both PHL and PNE. This position serves a dual function: first, to advance the Commercial team’s business intelligence capabilities; and second, to improve data hygiene, storage, and usability related to leases and agreements. 

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative and strategic data professional who thrives in building new processes from the ground up and enjoys supporting a diverse set of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly analytical, and able to translate complex datasets into actionable insights for a non-technical audience. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Business Intelligence & Analytics 

• Work closely with Commercial team members to understand available data sources (both internal and external). 

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to help team members evaluate the performance of their business areas. 

• Translate data insights into strategic recommendations and operational improvements. 

• Support decision-making across multiple verticals, including: 

• Parking & ground transportation 

• Concessions and retail (food & shops) 

• Advertising 

• Terminal and ground leases 

• Air cargo 

• Development and other commercial agreements 

• Gate Utilization 

• Airline Schedules 

• Aviation Activity Trends (e.g., passengers, operations, air cargo) 

Data Hygiene & Governance 

• Evaluate and recommend systems and tools for storing, organizing, and retrieving lease and agreement data. 

• Standardize data entry, storage, retention, and reporting practices across the Commercial Division. 

• Create processes for organizing terminal space leases, ground leases, third-party development agreements, and concessions contracts. 

• Design internal reports that help staff manage tenant relationships, track expirations, and assess compliance. 

• Explore the beneficial uses of AI platforms to analyze and present relevant data 

Collaboration & Capacity Building 

• Serve as a trusted partner to colleagues with varying degrees of data fluency. <