CONTRACT through the end of 2024 with chance to convert permanent

Location: Boston, MA hybrid onsite

Open on pay - Market Rate

For the expansion of our US Finance team, Planet Pharma's client is looking for a hands-on Travel Manager who has a strong desire to assume ownership for his/her role to join our US Finance team. Reporting to Director of Accounting, this individual will manage all things Travel and Concur to ensure policies are followed, provide timely feedback, lead and/or participate in special projects, and take on additional responsibility as demand for services increase. The ideal candidate should have solid project management skills for corporate travel program, excellent organization skills, experience working with internal control policies and procedures to ensure SOX compliance.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Working with Finance, Legal, Training, HR, global admins, external vendors
• Liaise with legal to manage AON insurance program, education, messaging, emergency contact
• Liaise with TLC/Travel Plus
• Contracting TLC/Travel Plus services
• Monthly meetings to review spend, services, issues
• Travel program review, implementation, management
• Unused tickets reclaiming funds
• Monthly meetings with travel vendors such as National car rentals, SW Airlines
• Yearly contract renewal negotiation and execution (mostly hotels)
• T&E policy writing, adherence, auditing and education
• Training materials and training itself
• Concur functionality and issues
• New employee profile create
• Visa process facilitation
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• College degree required

• 5 years working in a Corporate Travel management role

• Leadership experience in a travel role required

• Strong international skills

• Corporate Onsite Travel Office background

• Strong customer service and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Willing and available to work extended hours as needed

• Ability to work independently and meet set deadlines