Global Travel & Expense Programs Lead

Clarivate; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarivate is seeking a Manager, Travel & Expense Program to lead the strategy, governance, and optimization of our global T&E, corporate card, and transient travel programs. You will partner with Finance, Procurement, HR, Risk, Internal Audit, and external suppliers to ensure strong controls and cost-effective solutions.

This hybrid, US-based role focuses on policy compliance, process improvements, spend analytics, forecasting, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 7 years proven experience as administrator of a global Travel & Expense (T&E) management.
• Proficiency in travel management software and online booking tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the Company's global Travel & Expense (T&E), corporate card, and transient travel programs.
• Analyze travel, expense, and card spend to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve compliance, and support forecasting and budgeting.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology enhancements to improve operational efficiency and the employee experience.
• Develop and maintain policies, controls, and procedures that support compliance, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and SOX requirements.
• Manage relationships with travel management companies, card providers, travel technology vendors, and other suppliers to ensure service excellence and cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate program performance through reporting and analytics, providing recommendations and insights to senior leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, HR, Risk, Audit, Security, and Tax teams to support strategic initiatives and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while supporting staffing, talent planning, and overall team success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Travel management software

Online booking tools

Job description

Clarivate is seeking a Manager, Travel & Expense Program to lead the strategy, governance, and optimization of our global T&E, corporate card, and transient travel programs. You will partner with Finance, Procurement, HR, Risk, Internal Audit, and external suppliers to ensure strong controls and cost-effective solutions.

This hybrid, US-based role focuses on policy compliance, process improvements, spend analytics, forecasting, and stakeholder communications.