Global Travel Director
Company: FTI Consulting, Inc
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting
firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as
the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's
leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their
greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and
continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy,
and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to
make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI
Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on
headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the
world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an
open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition,
professional development and most importantly, you. There's never
been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where
you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact? - About The Role The Global Travel
Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of travel,
sourcing, operations and service delivery for FTI Consulting's
global corporate travel program.This individual will report to the
VP of Global Shared Services on a day to day basis.The role of the
Global Travel Director is essential to ensure a seamless experience
for travelers while adhering to FTI Consulting's policies. What
You'll Do
- Responsible for contract/agreement development and negotiations
of travel related spend to include, -airlines, hotels, car
agencies, ground transportation. Responsible for implementing and
monitoring compliance with agreed upon contracts.
- Monitor travel and expense related policy and recommend
strategies to improve policy and compliance.
- Oversight of the corporate travel agency including all
operational issues.
- Establish and conduct RFP, RFI processes, supplier evaluations
and selection, account management and supplier performance
reviews.
- Benchmark, analyze, monitor and report on travel expenditures
and provide regular reporting to executives.
- Provide strategic sourcing and payment support for all
travel-related initiatives including meetings and events.
- Work with travel managers to:
- Understand and anticipate employee needs and travel
preferences.
- Respond quickly and proactively to travel requests.
- Track location of traveling employees in case of
emergency.
- Evaluate company perks and distribute as necessary. (i.e.,
airline/car status, hotel points, etc.).
- Responsible for all travel related communications to the
company.
- Maintain industry certifications by attending annual
conventions or local meetings, as necessary. How You'll Grow - We
are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional
development and we have developed a range of programs focused on
fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim
to promote continuous learning and individual skills development
through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development
courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to
mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and
serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress
through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs
for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and
empowered to take on your next role. - What You Will Need To
Succeed Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience managing
corporate travel programs, negotiating vendor contracts, and/or
creating global travel policies
- Ability to align to east coast working hours
- Ability to travel to FTI Office(s) as needed -
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa
sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with corporate travel and purchasing card
programs
- Proficient in MS Office programs
- Proven effective cross-functional business team experience
- Experience in negotiating travel (air, hotel & car) vendor
contracts
- Extensive knowledge of corporate business travel practices and
marketplace with relevant experience related to identifying,
implementing and managing a third party travel administrator(s) in
a global environment
- Extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, theories
and processes
- Extensive knowledge of conference & event program design,
sourcing, and contracting
- Ability to work on a range of business travel problems and
provide high quality and/or innovative solutions
- Strong project management, process development and data
modeling/analysis skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to
effect strategic direction
- Experience working with a global team #LI-MC3
- Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your
families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer
comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning
potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and
vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
- Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
- Employee wellness platform
- Employee recognition programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to
you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro
bono work
- Professional development and certification programs
- Free in-office snacks and drinks
- Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable) -
- FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
- Upscale offices close to public transportation -
About FTI Consulting - FTI Consulting is a global business advisory
firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant
opportunities and challenges. With more than 7,600 employees
located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of
award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing
their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI
Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of
diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components
to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New
York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services
Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm
to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit
www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn
.
- FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion,
physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis
protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. - My ProfileCreate and
manage profiles for future opportunities. At FTI Consulting, our
goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly,
retain the bestand most talented people in the world. As our
company continues to grow, we remain focused on buildingand
maintaining a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. All
qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or
ancestry, gender, age,marital status, sexual orientation, status as
a qualified individual with a disability, status as a
protectedveteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex,
citizenship status, or any other factor prohibitedby law.
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