The Travel & Expense Program Manager will own Rose Paving’s end-to-end travel, corporate card, and employee expense ecosystem. This role is responsible for ensuring that T&E policies, systems, workflows, automation, compliance, and user experience support our growing, national organization.
Corporate Card Program & Expense Management
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Serve as the primary administrator for Divvy and Concur, managing configurations, card issuance, limits, and assignments.
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Establish and maintain approval hierarchies and GL mapping to ensure timely submissions and accurate reporting.
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Conduct monthly compliance reviews and audits to monitor spending patterns and inactive cards.
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Coordinate with Accounts Payable for employee reimbursements and optimize rebate programs.
Travel Program & Governance
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Manage the lodging program and cultivate relationships with hotel and travel vendors.
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Standardize field lodging processes and improve booking compliance to reduce overall hotel spend.
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Develop and enforce enterprise-wide Travel & Expense and Corporate Card policies, including approval matrices and receipt requirements.
Systems, Automation & Analytics
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Design automated workflows between T&E platforms (Divvy, Concur, CLC) and internal systems.
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Provide monthly spend reporting and analytics on card utilization, vendor concentration, and savings initiatives.
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Drive continuous improvement by eliminating manual processes and evaluating new technological solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in program leadership.
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5+ years of experience administering T&E platforms (e.g., Concur, Divvy) and managing corporate card programs.
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Proven track record in T&E policy development and governance.
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An expertise in systems configuration and building automated workflows between platforms.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office suite.
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Strong analytical skills with a focus on spend reporting, data analytics, and process improvement.
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Strategic thinker capable of aligning T&E initiatives with broader business results.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
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Proactive, organized multitasker able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.
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