Travel & Mobility Manager

Bird Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Travel Manager in Calgary to lead the strategic development and management of the national travel program. This role involves ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and compliant travel experiences for employees while aligning with corporate governance and objectives.

The Travel Manager will collaborate with various departments to optimize travel spend, enhance vendor performance, and improve the employee travel experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in corporate travel management or procurement.
• Experience in large, complex, publicly traded organizations preferred.
• Proven track record in managing global travel programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a scalable global travel strategy.
• Lead sourcing and management of travel vendors.
• Manage corporate travel budget and identify cost savings.
• Oversee travel booking platforms and improve processes.
• Implement travel risk management protocols.
• Partner with stakeholders to align travel programs with needs.

Skills

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain

Tools

SAP Concur

Workday

Job description

Travel Manager Reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain Management, the Travel Manager is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s national travel program. This role ensures a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant travel experience for employees while maintaining alignment with corporate objectives, governance requirements, and duty of care standards. Operating within a large, publicly traded environment, the Travel Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, HR, Risk, and Executive Leadership to optimize travel spend, drive vendor performance, and enhance the employee travel experience across multiple regions. This position is primarily based in Calgary and will require travel to support the program as required.

What You Will Be Working On

• Travel Program Strategy & Governance
  Develop and execute a scalable, global travel strategy aligned with organizational goals and cost management targets
  Establish and maintain corporate travel policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal governance standards
  Monitor and enforce travel policy adherence across all business units
• Vendor & Supplier Management
  Lead sourcing, negotiation, and management of travel-related vendors, including airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel management companies (TMCs)
  Establish service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure vendor performance
  Conduct regular business reviews to ensure quality, cost savings, and service delivery optimization
• Cost Management & Reporting
  Manage the corporate travel budget and identify opportunities for cost optimization and savings
  Analyze travel spend data, trends, and forecasting to support financial planning and decision-making
  Prepare executive-level reporting and dashboards on travel program performance, savings, and compliance
• Technology & Systems Management
  Oversee travel booking platforms and expense management systems (e.g., Concur, Workday, or equivalent)
  Drive system enhancements and integrations to improve user experience and reporting capabilities
  Ensure data integrity and accuracy across travel and expense systems
• Employee Experience & Support
  Enhance the end-to-end travel experience by improving booking processes, communication, and support services
  Partner with HR and Communications to provide guidance, training, and updates on travel programs
  Address escalated travel issues and ensure timely resolution
• Risk Management & Duty of Care
  Implement and maintain travel risk management protocols, including traveler tracking and emergency response procedures
  Collaborate with Security and Risk teams to ensure employee safety during travel
  Monitor geopolitical, health, and environmental risks that may impact travel
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  Partner with senior leaders, business units, and functional teams to align travel programs with operational needs
  Act as the primary point of contact for all corporate travel matters internally and externally

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience in corporate travel management, procurement, or a related function
• Experience within a large, complex, or publicly traded organization strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing global or multi-regional travel programs
• Proven track record of vendor negotiation and contract management

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and analyzing spend data
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management skills
• Proficiency with travel and expense systems (e.g., SAP Concur, Workday, or equivalent)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence and drive change across a complex organization
• High attention to detail with strong governance and compliance focus

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Travel cost savings and budget adherence
• Policy compliance rates
• Vendor performance and SLA achievement
• Employee satisfaction with travel program
• System adoption and utilization rates
• Risk management effectiveness and incident response