Global Travel Manager

Job Title: Global Travel Manager

Location: Chennai, India

Department: Finance / Procurement / Corporate Services (depending on internal structure)

Reports to: Head of Global Procurement / CFO / Travel Program Lead (TBD)

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Global Travel Program Management
• Develop and implement a cohesive global travel policy aligned with business needs and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the phased rollout of the new global travel tool, starting with German entities and expanding to other regions.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, travel vendors, and the travel tool provider.
• Operational Excellence
• Monitor travel program performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze travel data and trends to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
• Ensure consistent traveler experience and support across regions.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with regional and local teams to ensure smooth adoption and integration of the travel tool.
• Provide training, support, and communication to end-users and travel coordinators.
• Manage relationships with travel management companies (TMCs), airlines, hotels, and other vendors.
• Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, legal requirements, and duty of care obligations.
• Support audit and reporting requirements related to travel spend and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Travel Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate travel management, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Proven experience with travel management systems/tools (e.g., SAP Concur, Amadeus, Egencia, etc.).
• Strong project management skills, especially in global or multi-phase implementations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, matrixed environment.
• Experience working with or in German and/or Indian business environments is a plus.

What We Offer

• A pivotal role in a high-impact global transformation project.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.
• Flexible working arrangements.