Global Travel & Events Operations Lead

What you'll do

• Own and lead all global employee and executive travel operations, including flights, accommodations, transportation, visas, and travel insurance
• Plan and execute company travel, including off-sites, meetups, conferences, and strategic events worldwide
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders across the company to promote proactive travel planning and reduce last-minute bookings
• Manage travel vendors, negotiate agreements, and optimize supplier relationships
• Own travel budgets, monitor spend, ensure compliance with travel policies, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Build dashboards and reporting to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement
• Drive operational excellence by implementing AI tools, automation, and scalable travel processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Travel Management, Event Operations, Business Operations, or a similar role
• Proven experience managing complex global travel programs, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, meeting spaces, visas, and travel compliance
• Assertive and confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders, challenge last-minute requests, and drive proactive planning
• High-level English proficiency; native speaker is an advantage
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong prioritization and execution skills, able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

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