Global Travel Lead

S&P Global Mobility is a pivotal division of S&P Global, a respected multinational corporation known for providing essential intelligence and data analytics across various industries worldwide. S&P Global Mobility specifically delivers unparalleled insights in the automotive sector, helping customers anticipate market trends, understand consumer behaviors, and adapt their business strategies to align with emerging technologies in mobility. As part of a vast network of over 35,000 employees, S&P Global values integrity, discovery, and partnership, which greatly influence its work culture and operational ethos. The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability, committed to creating a more equitable future and supporting its customers and employees to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The role of Global Travel Lead, based in Centreville, VA, is a strategic and operational leadership position within the Mobility Global team. This grade 11 role demands a highly experienced professional to oversee and optimize S&P Global Mobility's corporate travel and expense program across multiple countries. The incumbent will play a critical role in managing relationships with the Travel Management Company (TMC), administering the corporate card program, and leading a specialized team responsible for auditing and processing travel expense reports using the Concur system.

This position blends vendor management, policy enforcement, team leadership, and operational excellence. It requires a strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities who can operate independently in a lean environment while fostering a service-oriented culture. Key responsibilities include negotiating travel contracts with airlines, hotels, and car rental agencies; driving cost-saving initiatives through supplier consolidation; and maintaining compliance with local regulations and corporate policies. The Global Travel Lead also manages training and policy guidance for travelers and directly leads a team that ensures audit accuracy and policy adherence.

Moreover, the role involves maintaining system configurations and workflows within Concur to optimize efficiency and compliance. The person in this role will generate and analyze comprehensive reports on spending patterns, compliance rates, vendor performance, and return on investment, providing valuable insights to senior leadership. They will also spearhead strategic initiatives such as process improvements, automation, new tool implementations, traveler safety measures, and alignment of travel and expense strategy with broader business objectives.

S&P Global provides a compelling employee value proposition with a suite of benefits including health and wellness programs, flexible downtime, continuous learning opportunities, financial planning resources, and family-friendly perks designed to support employees and their families. The company is dedicated to fairness, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring equitable hiring practices and a workplace that values a variety of perspectives and fosters collaboration. The Global Travel Lead opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding career path for a motivated professional eager to contribute to a global leader in mobility intelligence.