Senior Manager Global Travel

The Senior Manager of Global Travel at Emerson is responsible for managing more than $150M in agency and partner spend while serving more than 20,000 individual travelers across the globe. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic multi-year initiatives across all world areas while managing Emerson preferred travel agencies, credit card programs, airlines and airline partner relationships, and other contracted vendors to minimize costs and cash while fulfilling employee travel expectations. In this role you will have overall accountability for the success of the program.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Leadership of a team of regional travel program managers in Europe, Asia, and South / Latin America responsible for managing day to day activities related to agency performance as well as employee compliance with program policies and guidelines, requiring periodic travel to the regions to meet with Emerson employees and vendors. In addition, work with newly acquired businesses to adopt travel program technology and suppliers, as well as working with companies being divested.  These activities occur on an ongoing basis and require coordinating actions with impacted businesses and program partners to ensure a clean operations and finance transition.
• Manage key card, agency, airline and other vendor relationships, ensuring bilateral contractual performance while supporting strategic program objectives; when necessary, work with Emerson’s consulting partners to conduct competitive bids and / or market assessments prior to contracting and/or renewal
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of mission critical travel technologies and integration of travel tools and software including: internal travel websites, 3rd party software and service configurations used (OLBT, IATAs, and GDS), employee security and safety applications, and emerging travel technologies to support Emerson’s digital roadmap initiatives
• Ongoing coordination with Emerson global security to ensure individual traveler safety and security, including regional and local risk management monitoring and crisis management, and assessment and monitoring of digital security providers, crisis response partners, reinsurers, and contracted properties such as hotels and conference facilities 
• Expand and develop program and service capabilities to address rapidly evolving regional market conditions where Emerson has a significant operating and/or sales presence such as North America, Asia, Middle East, Europe, and South America, while addressing and incorporating employee feedback in a proactive and structured way 
• Lead Emerson’s credit card program, including the selection and management of BTA and Expense card providers and partners, working with local program administrators and finance leaders to adopt industry standard expense management and reimbursement models while maintaining loss recovery ratios in line with industry best practices
• Define and implement a strategic framework for Internal and customer facing Meetings and Event Management, including selection of procurement strategy and associated technology, internal communications and branding, and implementation and adoption of work policies and guidelines

Who You Are:

• You align procurement strategies with long-term business goals and global objectives. You effectively influence senior stakeholders and negotiates complex supplier agreements. You lead organizational transformation and drive adoption of new initiatives. You create strong cross-functional relationships and fosters a culture of teamwork. You demonstrate sound judgement and data-driven decision-making. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree required, M.B.A. in Business or Related Field is desirable. 
• 10+ years of management experience in corporate, agency, or commercial travel industry required.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Experience leading organizational transformation and complex projects.
• Experience procuring and managing complex vendor and partner air, hotel, and other agreements 
• Strong practical knowledge of the travel industry, including suppliers, technologies, and emerging trends
• Expertise in Travel and/or Meetings operations, booking tools, current technology solutions, and industry trends.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience procuring and managing complex vendor and partner air, hotel, and other agreements 
• Strong practical knowledge of the travel industry, including suppliers, technologies, and emerging trends
• Expertise in Travel and/or Meetings operations, booking tools, current technology solutions, and industry trends.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: 

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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Why Emerson

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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