Enterprise Travel & Operations Leader

Altice USA; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum in Bethpage, NY is seeking a Manager, Corporate Travel & Operations to lead the enterprise travel program, policy, and vendor partnerships, delivering a high-quality traveler experience while balancing cost and compliance.

You will oversee travel technology platforms, analytics dashboards, reporting, and duty-of-care processes, collaborating with Finance, Procurement, Security, Legal and HR, and coordinating with the Travel Management Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Tourism/Travel, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate travel programs and supplier partnerships.
• Strong working knowledge of travel tech platforms, online booking tools, TMC systems, and expense platforms (Concur preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting travel spend, policy compliance and vendor performance.
• Experience managing TMC, airline, hotel, car providers, and travel service provider relationships, including negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise travel operations, including development and measurement of annual program goals.
• Develop, evaluate and implement new services or enhancements to support the company and traveler experience.
• Manage charter aviation and vendor coordination with cost controls and policy alignment.
• Lead analytics to track spend, model savings, and develop reporting dashboards.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships with airlines, hotels, and TMCs.
• Maintain corporate travel policies for clarity and compliance; create SOPs and internal controls.
• Serve as escalation point for traveler inquiries and coordinate communications with TMCs and partners.
• Oversee virtual travel card activity, reimbursements, and related reporting.
• Monitor and remedy program leakage and ensure adoption of online booking tools.
• Support broader Corporate Services operations as needed.

Skills

Program management

Vendor management

Analytics

Policy governance

Communication

Independent contributor

Education

Bachelors degree in Business/Travel/Finance

Tools

Concur Travel & Expense

Microsoft Excel/Office

Job description

Optimum in Bethpage, NY is seeking a Manager, Corporate Travel & Operations to lead the enterprise travel program, policy, and vendor partnerships, delivering a high-quality traveler experience while balancing cost and compliance.

You will oversee travel technology platforms, analytics dashboards, reporting, and duty-of-care processes, collaborating with Finance, Procurement, Security, Legal and HR, and coordinating with the Travel Management Company.