Saronic

Travel Manager

Austin, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

Data AnalysisComplianceStakeholder ManagementCommunicationPublic SpeakingInternal Audit

About the role

This is a program ownership role - not a coordination role.
You will be accountable for the full lifecycle of our T&E function: setting policy, managing vendor relationships and contracts, owning the travel technology stack, and delivering measurable cost and experience outcomes for the business.
You will serve as the internal expert and owner of all things travel and expense, partnering closely with Finance, People, Legal, and business leaders to ensure the program scales with the company.

Own the corporate travel and expense program end-to-end, including policy design, governance, and ongoing optimization.
Review, update and maintain the company's T&E policy, ensuring it reflects current business needs, market norms, and risk considerations
lead change management when policy is updated.
Own all travel vendor relationships, including TMC (travel management company), airlines, hotel programs, ground transportation, and expense platform providers.
Lead any platform evaluation, selection, or implementation initiatives
manage the relationship with the platform provider.

12+ years of experience working in a corporate travel program, ideally in a company with 1,000+ employees and significant international travel volume.
5+ years owning or leading a corporate travel program.
Hands-on experience managing or implementing travel booking platforms and/or expense management systems (e.g., Concur, Navan, TripActions, Egencia, Coupa).
Deep knowledge of international travel requirements, duty of care frameworks, and visa/documentation processes.
The ideal candidate brings a track record of building or significantly transforming corporate travel programs, strong commercial instincts, and the judgment to balance employee experience with cost discipline.
Strong analytical skills
comfortable building reports, interpreting travel data, and presenting program performance to stakeholders and leadership.
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
able to influence without authority at multiple levels of the organization.
A calm, solutions-oriented presence under pressure - travelers will count on you when things go sideways.

Demonstrated success negotiating vendor contracts and managing preferred supplier programs, with measurable savings outcomes.

Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
accountable for delivering against annual savings targets.
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Deep knowledge of international travel requirements, duty of care frameworks, and visa/documentation processes.

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