Head of Travel Programs & Corporate Card (Hybrid)

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. seeks a Director, Travel Initiatives to lead the strategy, governance, and performance of Travel, Corporate Credit Card, and Meetings & Events programs.

You will drive enterprise-wide initiatives to optimize spend, enhance compliance, and support growth while overseeing travel operations and supplier management. You will partner with Executive Leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value, implement best-in-class processes, and forecast annual spend while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in travel management or related disciplines.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Experience presenting recommendations to senior leaders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Directs development of the travel, corporate credit card, and meetings & events programs.
• Oversees policy governance, supplier performance, and compliance efforts.
• Leads negotiations with airlines, hotels, and travel suppliers to maximize value.
• Owns budgeting, forecasting, and spend optimization initiatives.
• Provides executive-level reporting and dashboards on program performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

GTP/CTM/PMP/CMP certifications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ross Stores, Inc. seeks a Director, Travel Initiatives to lead the strategy, governance, and performance of Travel, Corporate Credit Card, and Meetings & Events programs.

You will drive enterprise-wide initiatives to optimize spend, enhance compliance, and support growth while overseeing travel operations and supplier management. You will partner with Executive Leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value, implement best-in-class processes, and forecast annual spend while