Dir- Travel Services

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Travel Director to oversee the Corporate Travel function for BAE Systems Inc. (US). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategies for employee travel, focusing on Duty of Care, cost control, and service enhancements. This role will also involve identifying and reporting travel program spend and key performance indicators to drive business value and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement travel risk management, crisis management, and business continuity plans
• Allocate resources to support travel program initiatives and activities
• Analyze and report travel spend to ensure alignment with company objectives and policies
• Track and report travel metrics to identify cost-control and saving opportunities and provide actionable insights to senior management
• Manage and track travel expenditures to ensure employees operate within approved guidelines
• Direct internal Travel staff and outsourced travel agency to provide best-in-class service to internal customers
• Review and recommend changes to business travel policy based on industry best practices and new technologies
• Communicate travel policies, processes, and program changes to travelers and provide guidance and support
• Perform gap analysis to identify areas for improvement and cost savings opportunities
• Oversee administration of corporate online travel booking tool and T&E web portal
• Collaborate with Procurement to negotiate supplier contracts and drive best value from travel suppliers
• Monitor travel supplier compliance with organizational policies
• Establish and prioritize key travel program initiatives to align with company objectives and implement strategic plans to achieve specific goals
• Communicate travel program strategy to organizational management and key stakeholders
• Cultivate relationships with internal resources to identify and recommend corporate travel-related process improvements and cost saving opportunities
• Benchmark program against industry competitors and best practices and take action accordingly
• Collaborate globally with BAE Systems Travel Teams to ensure spend is being leveraged, and best practices and policies are shared where applicable

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• 12+ years of Procurement / Supply Chain experience; with 10+ years in a Corporate Travel role
• Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Global Leadership Professional (GLP) certification
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Good judgment and business tact
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines
• Highly motivated and results-oriented

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.