Senior Manager - Corporate Travel & Expense
Unisys · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 65d ago
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- Drive innovation through development of internal and external partnerships, best practices, KPIs, and automation opportunities across travel booking, expense processing, and corporate card programs.
- Acts as primary point of contact and accountability for Travel & Expense operations, engaging business leaders, Finance, Procurement, and HR to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Foster and maintain a strong service-oriented culture within the team, balancing employee experience, compliance requirements, and cost management goals.
- Support leadership in developing and executing a multi-year Travel & Expense strategy, including technology roadmap, supplier strategy, and process optimization initiatives.
- Oversee delivery of travel, expense, and card program operations, policies, and best practices that ensure a compliant, efficient, and user-friendly program aligned with corporate governance standards.
- Direct dispersed team and service providers (e.g., TMC, expense platform, card provider) in executing both strategic and day-to-day operational activities to improve compliance, control costs, and enhance service delivery.
- Lead, recruit, and manage a T&E operations team responsible for expense audit/review, policy compliance, user support, and vendor management.
- Provide guidance and decision-making on all matters related to travel policy, expense reimbursement, exceptions, and escalations.
- Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, HR, Internal Audit, Tax) to support enterprise-wide initiatives and compliance requirements.
- Own and manage the T&E operating plan, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking (e.g., travel spend, program costs, savings initiatives).
- Lead development and execution of cost optimization strategies, including supplier negotiations, travel category management, and demand management initiatives.
- Promote continuous improvement through process standardization, automation (e.g., AI, OCR, auto-expense), and simplification of user workflows.
- Ensure effective governance and performance management of external vendors, including contract compliance, SLA adherence, and ongoing service improvements.
- Monitor and improve key program metrics, including:
- Expense submission timeliness
- Policy compliance rates
- Audit exception rates
- Cost per transaction
- Traveler satisfaction
- Lead compliance initiatives, including enforcement of submission timelines, audit controls, and alignment with financial reporting requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field with 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate Travel & Expense, finance operations, or shared services.
- Strong understanding of T&E processes, including travel booking, expense reimbursement, corporate card programs, and policy governance.
- Experience managing enterprise T&E platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, Navan) and working with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and card providers.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and vendors in a global or large-scale environment.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to interpret data, develop insights, and drive decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong customer service orientation with ability to balance user experience and compliance enforcement.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
- Experience driving process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Local employment practices and rights may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to applicable local laws. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers.
If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at [HIDDEN TEXT]. US job seekers can find more information about Unisys EEO commitment here.
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Skills
AutomationProcess ImprovementPolicy Governanceoperational efficienciescorporate card programsVendor ManagementExpense Reimbursement
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Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology.
Unisys India was established in 2004 in Bangalore. We have strengthened tremendously in terms of headcount and infrastructure, as well as capabilities to become an integral part of the Unisys global delivery organization. Today, we have three state-of-the-art facilities - two in Bangalore and one in Hyderabad.
At Unisys India you will see a representation from most functions of Unisys. Be it product development for Systems & Technology, application design and migration for Global Industries, service desk / enterprise computing / ITIL processes / field operations back office for GOIS or extensions of various Unisys corporate functions. We are here today because of our relentless efforts towards timely, quality and cost efficient deliveries, all meant to drive a high level of customer satisfaction at a compelling cost.
A unique blend of mature processes, high focus on tools and, above all a team of highly talented and motivated employees play a critical role in making this possible. We are poised to play an increasingly important role in Unisys journey towards predictable and profitable growth. You could be a part of this change. Imagine It. Done.
For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com
Unisys India was established in 2004 in Bangalore. We have strengthened tremendously in terms of headcount and infrastructure, as well as capabilities to become an integral part of the Unisys global delivery organization. Today, we have three state-of-the-art facilities - two in Bangalore and one in Hyderabad.
At Unisys India you will see a representation from most functions of Unisys. Be it product development for Systems & Technology, application design and migration for Global Industries, service desk / enterprise computing / ITIL processes / field operations back office for GOIS or extensions of various Unisys corporate functions. We are here today because of our relentless efforts towards timely, quality and cost efficient deliveries, all meant to drive a high level of customer satisfaction at a compelling cost.
A unique blend of mature processes, high focus on tools and, above all a team of highly talented and motivated employees play a critical role in making this possible. We are poised to play an increasingly important role in Unisys journey towards predictable and profitable growth. You could be a part of this change. Imagine It. Done.
For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com
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