Global Travel Program Manager

Title: Global Travel Program Manager – Remote

Location: US National

Full-Time

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters – one team, one fight.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Global Travel Program Manager reporting into the Global Procurement organization who will direct, operate, and administer the corporate travel program, provide support to business travelers and negotiate with vendors, provide analytics and regular reporting on travel spend.

What You’ll Do:

• Set company global strategy for travel related spend categories: airline, hotels, train and car rental
• Handle and oversee all travel arrangements (air, lodgings etc) and operations
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with preferred travel and third party meeting management vendors
• Lead business reviews with vendors and partner agencies to drive accountability and improve supplier performance
• Coordinate and provide support globally to business travelers
• Provide VIP support for executive travelers
• Periodically review travel program performance and implement changes to improve and enhance it
• Reduce friction across all stages of the travel cycle
• Negotiate contract rates and oversee corporate travel agreements (air, lodgings etc.)
• Educate and work with travelers on travel policy compliance
• Prepare and deliver periodic reports on travel KPIs and travel spend against budget to support executives and accounting teams in managing travel and expense budgets, partner savings, compliance reporting and contribute to diverse supplier reporting
• Support corporate meetings program with travel analysis, recommendations, cost estimates and operational support (bookings, inquiries, RFPs etc)
• Maintain and simplify training and resources related to travel processes.
• Work with Global Mobility team to ensure compliance with company policies

What You’ll Need:

• 5+ years corporate travel program management experience plus 1-3 yrs supervisory experience
• Knowledge of international travel, travel industry players, best business practices
• Knowledge of travel booking tools (Navan, former TripActions, knowledge preferred)
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization, including C-level
• Customer focus, positive (can do) attitude and problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze travel spend to identify trends and make recommendations on travel policies and programs

Bonus Points:

• High-tech, start-up, rapid growth and/or publicly traded company experience
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and with time constraints
• Proven ability to manage change effectively while being mindful of business processes and systems implications

#LI-Remote

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $90,000 – $150,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.