Director Global Travel Management

Looking for an organized thoughtful and collaborative individual to support the VP Global Travel Management in driving strategy and of a hightouch employee and production focused global travel program.

Leveraging the candidates depth of experience creative problem solving and critical thinking this position will support the Vice President of Global Travel Management in overseeing and managing the global travel program including travel policy vendor negotiation and traveler safety and security with the aim of optimizing costs compliance and the travel experience. This individual will participate in contract renewals service level discussions and planning with production teams on calendaring events.

The ideal candidate can balance the of the nuanced service with the need for efficiency; a selfstarter with a service minded approach who can manage and foster relationships across the businesses.  

Responsibilities:

Negotiate and maintain supplier relationships:

• Participate in established cadence of RFP reviews with Comcast/NBCU airline hotel car rental bank services and other travel vendors to ensure desired services are available as well as to secure best rates and services for the Company;
• Monitor travel partners to ensure travel processes and negotiations are delivered as negotiated and that travel partners are meeting the established SLAs promoting process enhancements and advancements as necessary;
• Work closely with travel partners to develop additional savings opportunities presenting cost savings of both NBCU and travel partners.
• Engage with business units on upcoming large events
• Position may include weekends and overnight support as Events arise

Travel program oversight:

• Promote online booking tool advance ticket purchases and buying lowest logical airfare;
• Oversight and maintenance of Global Travel Website aligning T&E Policy and travel partner updates;
• As a relationship partner support resolve and direct inquiries and issues;
• Analyze travel data for trends areas for cost savings and opportunities for program improvement
• Establish routine cadence to engage with HR and Communication teams as well as with Business Continuity and Security for additional insight and learnings.

Ensure Traveler safety:

• Participate in internal meetings and roundtables regarding duty of care with
• Partner with the Human Resource Global Response and Intelligence (GRIC) and Business Risk and Compliance teams

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in business or finance
• 10 years of experience in travel program management for a global organization in a complex business environment
• Deep understanding of the global travel industrys business ecosystem operations technology and service delivery platforms
• Solid interpersonal analytical and solutioning skills
• Demonstrated understanding of complex business model in the media/entertainment/technology industries
• Experience in a dynamic work environment supporting both business travel as well as production and event travel needs
• Experience with Concur travel and expense tool on a global platform
• Proven ability to build partnerships
• Ability to travel up to 25 if needed

Desired Characteristics:

• Selfstarter with a serviceminded approach who can manage projects and processes from idea to
• Media experience a plus
• Experience managing relationships with travel partners such as agencies hotels car service and credit card servicers
• Calm and organized in a fastpaced environment; able to manage and prioritize multiple project streams at once
• Desire and proven ability to collaborate across business areas and regions to identify and achieve operational and efficiencies with a flexible mindset
• Clear concise and empathetic verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface with all levels of traveler as well as travel partners
• Working knowledge of Excel PowerPoint AI tools
• Executive presence ability to interact with executives at high levels to resolve issues or effect changes
• Ability to mentor and lead a remote function or team
• Analytical and problemsolving skills

This position has been designated as hybrid generally contributing from the office in Universal City CA a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) paid leave tuition reimbursement and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $125000 $170000 (bonus and longterm incentive eligible).

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