Sr. Travel Project Manager

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Sr. Travel Projects Manager to lead and optimize the global travel program. You will partner with business stakeholders to drive spend optimization, policy adoption, and traveler experience improvements.

The role focuses on project management, data analysis, and evaluating new vendors and technologies in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, tourism, or related discipline with knowledge of corporate travel management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain key internal & external relationships

Skills

Travel data analytics

Global stakeholder

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Project management

Self-management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, tourism, or related

Tools

Concur Travel

Job description

Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact

OpenText’s global Source to Procure (S2P) team helps maximize value from OpenText’s vendor relationships and ensures our internal stakeholders have the goods and services they need to succeed. The Sr. Travel Projects Manager is responsible for aspects of the performance and execution of OpenText’s global travel program. The role includes a strong focus on project management, data analysis, technical/product evaluation, spend optimization and improving the traveler experience. The successful candidate will be expected to form strong partnerships with business stakeholders across the organization, enabling engagement and commitment to the travel policy.

What the Role Offers

Relationship Management & Communication

• Develop and maintain key internal & external relationships
• Evolve and maintain internal travel & related program pages
• Develop and deliver ongoing policy, system & process training
• Develop and execute formal communication plan and interactive sessions for internal employees

Performance, Data & Market Analysis

• Generate and analyze reports on travel spend and trends to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Research and present opportunities to improve our travel program, achieving a competitive BIC service program
• Stay up to date on the latest travel regulations, requirements, and best practices to communicate to employees

Project Management

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve travel processes, making recommendations for improvements to enhance overall efficiency (strong data-based approach)
• Oversee T&E related system implementations/changes, configuration changes, and other potential process implementation/changes
• Evaluate new vendors, products, and opportunities for ‘fit’ as they relate to corporate strategies
• Co-lead projects with other internal business stakeholders

Compliance

• Monitor and report on travel program compliance
• Establish KPIs and spend reporting

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in business, tourism, or related discipline with knowledge of corporate travel management
• 5 years previous corporate travel, travel data analytics, travel technology or TMC account management experience
• Advanced digital literacy using Concur Travel or similar travel OBT
• Previous experience and passion for leading innovative projects with a customer centric focus to provide exceptional service and value
• Comfortable in a global setting dealing with issues that span many countries
• Strong analytical capabilities and skills required to provide efficient and effective solutions; ability to work with large and diverse data sets
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines, planning, presentation, and communication skills
• Self-management including attention to detail, organizational/time management, strong inclination to self-development
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in changing environments

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation:

At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range:

$76,800 - $115,200; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure:

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.