Travel Program Manager

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized and tech-savvy Travel Program Manager to lead the implementation and ongoing management of our corporate travel program. This role will play a critical role in streamlining business travel processes, ensuring cost-effective solutions and enhancing the overall travel experience for employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate travel coordination, excellent project and change-management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams.

Platform Evaluation and Implementation:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a travel booking platform, including vendor evaluation, selection, and onboarding.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the travel platform provider and internal stakeholders.
• Work with Finance and HR to ensure platform aligns with company travel policies, approval workflows and reporting requirements

Travel Coordination & Administration:

• Plan, book, and manage travel arrangements (flights, hotels, transportation, travel documentation, etc.) for individuals and groups
• Ensure all travel logistics comply with organizational travel policies and procedures as well as international security protocols and government regulations, where applicable
• Provide training and support to employees on how to use the travel platform effectively
• Collaborate with employees and travel service providers to resolve any travel-related issues, including support for last-minute changes or emergencies while travelers are enroute – sometimes outside normal business hours
• Monitor travel trends, negotiate rates, and maintain strong relationships with travel vendors

Compliance & Reporting:

• Generate regular reports and analytics to track usage, costs, and traveler satisfaction.
• Monitor travel trends, negotiate rates, and maintain strong relationships with travel vendors

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in corporate travel coordination or operations, ideally with technology implementation responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of travel management platforms
• Strong organizational and project management skills, excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proven success negotiating group travel rates and managing vendor contracts.
• Familiarity with international travel requirements, visa processing, and documentation
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage last-minute changes

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds (e.g., files, small office equipment)
• Ability to remain focused and attentive in a busy, fast-paced environment

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

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Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.