Sr. Program Manager

Direct-Travel; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Travel seeks a Senior Group Program Manager to guide North American leisure group initiatives remotely, while traveling for group management as needed. You will lead the North American Leisure Groups Management Team, drive strategic growth, and ensure exceptional client engagement across programs.

The role demands strong leadership, analytics, and project management, with collaboration across marketing and operations to optimize revenue.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking for leisure group initiatives.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills for revenue growth.
• Experience building and managing complex group travel programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American Leisure Groups Management Team objectives.
• Oversee Cvent website development, registration and attendee management.
• Collaborate with marketing and business teams to drive sales and revenue growth.
• Provide client engagement support for group programs.
• Identify new group prospects and prepare compelling proposals.
• Coordinate team schedules and monitor delivery and payment timelines.
• Maintain accurate group departure manifests and campaigns on intranet.
• Engage diverse audiences with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible with extended workdays and occasional weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Project management

Communication

Tools

Cvent

Job description

The Senior Group Program Manager position supports a dynamic North American leisure group department at Direct Travel, a leading Virtuoso agency.

This position requires a person with a proven track record of success in driving growth and empowering teams in creating personalized experiences. Strong leadership and analytical skills, project management expertise, and exceptional interpersonal abilities will be key to lead strategic planning and initiatives.

It is a remote position. This position does require travel for group management. Salary and benefits depend on experience.

• Work as part of the North American Leisure Groups Management Team to achieve team and company objectives.
• Manage Cvent website development, registration and attendee management.
• Collaborate with internal departments to manage marketing and business strategies to drive sales and optimize revenue growth.
• Provide client engagement support with group programs.
• Identify new group prospects and prepare proposals.
• Coordinate and manage team schedules, keeping track of delivery and payment deadlines.
• Update and maintain group departures manifests on intranet to assure up-to-date information including campaigns.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences. Support the leisure group team as required.
• Abilityandwillingnesstoworkextended workdaysandoccasionalweekends

Position Type

Full-time