Senior Project Manager – Global Travel Operations
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
Role & Company / Project Overview: Seeking an experienced Senior Project/Program Manager for a 12-month contract opportunity to lead several strategic, time-bound initiatives within Global Travel Operations, including Corporate Card programs, Travel Agency RFP/Transition, and ServiceNow Travel Desk implementation. This is a W2 position (not for bench sales). Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties: • Lead planning, coordination, and execution of Corporate Card program enhancements and expansion • Partner closely with Finance, HR, Legal, Travel, IT, Procurement, and external vendors • Manage ServiceNow Travel Desk implementation from initial requirements gathering through deployment and stabilization • Support workflow design, service catalog development, testing, change management, and user readiness • Manage Travel Management Company (TMC) sourcing/RFP and transition activities • Develop comprehensive project plans, risk assessments, status reports, training materials, and adoption strategies • Track milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and deliverables rigorously through completion • Provide robust project governance and senior stakeholder communication Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience: • 10+ years of dedicated Project/Program Management experience • Proven track record of delivering complex enterprise cross-functional initiatives • Background in corporate card, travel, finance operations, or technology implementations • Strong project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and execution skills • Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into actionable project deliverables • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience working effectively in large, matrixed enterprise environments • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred Preferred Experience: • American Express corporate card programs • Travel Management Company (TMC) sourcing/RFP initiatives • Concur, Coupa, or ServiceNow • Reporting and analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker • AI-enabled productivity tools for project delivery and process improvement • Experience working with Fortune 500 technology organizations Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details: • Location: Santa Clara, California, United States • Working Model: Day 1 Onsite • Duration: 12 Months Contract (W2) Compensation & Benefits: • Standard W2 contract terms and competitive pay Application Instructions: • Interested candidates can apply by submitting an updated resume via email.