Project Manager, Travel & Corporate Card Programs

Ursus, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Ursus, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an experienced contract Project Manager to guide strategic initiatives within Global Travel operations, including the Corporate Card program, Travel Desk implementation, and TMC RFP transitions.

This role focuses on delivering milestones, governance, and business outcomes as an independent project resource. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, HR, Legal, IT and Travel, develop plans and risk management artifacts, and ensure smooth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project or program management delivering complex enterprise initiatives.
• Experience leading corporate card, travel, finance operations, or similar cross-functional programs.
• Strong governance, risk and execution oversight with senior stakeholders.
• Able to translate business requirements into actionable deliverables with tech and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution for enhancements/expansion of the corporate card program.
• Manage ServiceNow Travel Desk implementation from requirements through deployment.
• Coordinate travel management company sourcing and transition activities with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Travel.
• Monitor milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables; provide status reporting and adoption plans.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Requirements translation

Tools

Concur

Coupa

ServiceNow

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

JOB TITLE: Project Manager, Travel & Corporate Card Programs

LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA

DURATION: 6 Months (potential extension)

PAY RANGE: $96 - $112/hr

COMPANY:

Our client is a global leader in AI and high-performance computing, powering innovations in gaming, robotics, and data science.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Client is seeking an experienced contract Project Manager to provide specialized project management expertise for several time-bound strategic initiatives within Global Travel operations, including the Corporate Card program, Travel Agency RFP, and ServiceNow Travel Desk implementation. This engagement is focused on delivering defined project outcomes, milestones, and business objectives. The contractor will operate as an independent project resource, providing subject matter expertise, program leadership, stakeholder coordination, and project execution support. The role is intended to augment internal capacity for specific initiatives and is not designed to perform ongoing employee functions or assume people-management responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Corporate Card Program
  • Lead project planning, coordination, and execution activities associated with enhancements and expansion of the corporate card program
  • Facilitate cross-functional alignment with Finance, HR, Legal, and Travel stakeholders on program requirements, controls, communications, and implementation plans
  • Develop project plans, risk assessments, status reporting, training materials, and adoption strategies
  • Track project milestones, dependencies, issues, and deliverables through completion
• Travel Desk Implementation
  • Manage project execution for the implementation of a ServiceNow-based Travel Desk solution from requirements gathering through deployment and stabilization
  • Coordinate activities among Travel, IT, HR, vendors, and other stakeholders
  • Support workflow design, service catalog development, testing coordination, change management planning, and user readiness activities
  • Monitor project schedules, risks, dependencies, and implementation milestones
• Travel Agency RFP and Transition Support
  • Support project management activities related to travel management company (TMC) sourcing and selection process
  • Coordinate project timelines, stakeholder reviews, deliverables, and governance checkpoints
  • Assist with transition planning, implementation tracking, and service-level readiness activities
  • Facilitate communication and alignment across Procurement, Legal, Finance, Travel, and external partners

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of project or program management experience delivering complex enterprise initiatives
• Demonstrated experience leading corporate card, travel, finance operations, technology implementation, or similar cross-functional programs
• Prior experience with Client corporate card programs and travel management company sourcing initiatives strongly preferred
• Strong expertise in project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and execution oversight
• Experience translating business requirements into actionable project deliverables while coordinating with technical and business teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present project updates to senior stakeholders
• Experience working in large, matrixed enterprise environments
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Concur, Coupa, ServiceNow, or similar travel and expense platforms
• Experience supporting reporting, analytics, or business intelligence workstreams using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
• Experience applying AI-enabled productivity tools to project delivery and process improvement
• Prior experience supporting Fortune 500 technology organizations

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Contract engagement for up to 12 months, with potential extension based on project requirements and business needs
• Contractor will not have responsibility for employee supervision, performance management, hiring decisions, compensation decisions, or other managerial employee functions
• Contractor will work collaboratively with stakeholders while maintaining focus on project execution, milestone achievement, and delivery of agreed-upon work products
• Onsite presence in Santa Clara, CA is required based on project and stakeholder collaboration needs

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

FAIR CHANCE POLICY:

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.