Travel management company (tmc) relationship management
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Manager for Global Travel Operations to oversee its corporate travel program, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate travel management and strong stakeholder management skills
Job Summary
The Global Travel Operations Manager serves as the operational owner of Gilead’s Global Travel Program, with primary responsibility for day-to-day program oversight, supplier performance management, policy execution, and user experience.
This role partners closely with Indirect Procurement Category Leaders, Travel Management Company (TMC), internal stakeholders, and travel suppliers to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient travel operations across the enterprise.
The successful candidate will bring deep experience managing corporate travel programs, with a proven ability to execute operationally while contributing to broader program strategy.
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Gilead Sciences is seeking a Manager for Global Travel Operations to oversee its corporate travel program, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate travel management and strong stakeholder management skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global Travel Program operational owner
Supplier performance management
Travel Management Company (TMC) relationship management
EU Posted Workers Directive (PWD) process management
Key performance metrics monitoring
Nice-to-have
Influencing stakeholders without direct authority
Collaborating across functions
Engaging effectively with senior leaders
Leveraging data and reporting for decisions
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Significant experience in corporate travel management
Proven experience working with a TMC and global travel suppliers
Strong understanding of travel policies, compliance requirements, and traveler risk management
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously