Manager Corporate Travel & Operations

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Manager Corporate Travel & Operations (12276)

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12276
-Posted
08/20/2026

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The Manager, Corporate Travel & Operations oversees the daily operations, governance, and performance of the company’s enterprise-wide business travel program. This role manages travel policy, vendor partnerships, travel technology, reporting and analytics, traveler support, payment controls, expense oversight, and audit of travel-related submissions. The Manager is responsible for delivering a high-quality traveler experience while driving cost optimization, operational efficiency, compliance, duty of care, and alignment with organizational goals.
The role partners closely with the Travel Management Company, other service providers, Finance, Procurement, Security, Legal, and HR to manage program performance, vendor relationships, traveler communications and experience, and specialized travel arrangements, including charter aviation. As part of the Corporate Services team, this position will also support department-led initiatives as needed, including administrative services related to hospitality, company ticket administration, and corporate services projects.

This position reports to the VP, Corporate Services & Events.

Program Management

• Oversee enterprise travel operations, including development and implementation of annual program goals and performance measurement frameworks.
• Develop, evaluate and implement new services or enhancements to existing services to support the company and traveler experience.
• Manage charter aviation and related vendor coordination, ensuring appropriate approvals, cost controls, and alignment with company policy. Oversee logistics, usage, documentation, budget and billing.
• Assist with group air travel, storm response accommodations, customer promotional travel and hotel room blocks, as needed.
• Support Corporate Services department-led initiatives outside of travel, including company ticket administration and corporate services projects, as needed.

Technology, Tools & Data Analytics

• Own and optimize travel technology platforms including the online booking tool and TMC integrations. Evaluate, implement and monitor controls across booking platforms and TMC engagement.
• Monitor, evaluate, and act on daily travel reporting from the TMC.
• Lead analytics to track spend, model savings, and develop reporting dashboards.
• Evaluate emerging travel technologies to improve automation and traveler experience.
• Analyze data to identify out-of-policy spend, leakage, savings opportunities, and areas requiring reinforcement of policy or process improvement.
• Conduct RFP cycles, sourcing, and rate benchmarking. Manage contracts and negotiations with airlines, hotels, car providers, TMC, and other service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance including strategic business reviews with service providers to evaluate performance, service trends, savings opportunities, and program improvements.

Policy, Process Governance & Duty of Care

• Evaluate and maintain corporate travel policies to ensure clarity, compliance, alignment with business needs, and consistency with industry best practices.
• Create and manage vendor onboarding, SOPs, process maps, and internal controls.
• Monitor and remedy program leakage and maintain online booking adoption rates.
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