Manager, Travel

The Travel Manager Americas is accountable for the strategy, operations, and optimisation of the company’s corporate travel programme across the Americas region. This role requires an operationally minded, commercially focused, and employee-centric professional to manage our regional travel management programme while ensuring strict compliance with global Travel & Expense (T&E) policies and regional regulatory requirements. The role partners closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, Security, and regional business leaders to support business growth, traveller safety, and operational excellence.

We're looking to speak with candidates based in Seattle, New York City, or Palo Alto for our hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel Programme Strategy & Governance

• Own the Americas travel programme, ensuring alignment with global T&E policy and mobility strategy

• Localise global travel policies to meet regional requirements (tax, labour, safety, visa, and local regulations)

• Act as the primary regional escalation point for travel-related issues

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Manage regional supplier relationships, including Travel Management Companies (TMCs such as Navan), airlines, hotel chains, and car rental providers

• Lead sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and contract renewals in close partnership with Procurement

• Track supplier performance against SLAs, cost targets, and traveller satisfaction metrics

Financial & Cost Management

• Drive cost optimisation thro