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VP Operations (APAC)

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Travel Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with oversight and governance of the Group Travel & Events policy and the associated processes which underpin the services, including the owner of the Air vertical, managing the preferred airline program on a global basis.
  • One of the Leading Global Financial Service Brands
  • Global Position

About Our Client

One of the leading Global brands in the Financial Services space.

Job Description

  • Assist the Global Head of Travel & Events in establishing and facilitating best in class standards across the Asia Pacific region
  • Identify synergies within Travel Services Teams for improvements in performance, price, value and service.
  • Establishment of an effective travel management structure and program in the region, centralizing 3rd party providers where appropriate to create synergies across countries.
  • Assist the Global Head of Travel & Events in implementing global standards and processes for Business Travel
  • Govern the ASP travel and events footprint, including executive reporting and analysis.
  • Manage regional business travel needs to ensure a cost effective and efficient service is delivered in each country by providing direction to local travel managers and guidance/advice to customer groups.
  • Manage the region's overall compliance to Group travel policy, map trends and changes in the industry and ensure that any local policies and program are cost effective, making recommendations for change where applicable.
  • Leading the air vertical for the global travel program, overseeing and managing the airline partnerships

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum of 10 years (upto 18-20 years) experience working within the travel industry or managing travel programs
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in managing travel budgets and reporting.
  • Experience in working in a dynamic multi-national firm in a matrixed environment.
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Experience in implementing travel related supplier programs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident and articulate
  • Collaboration and stakeholder Management with strong networking skills at senior levels
  • Entrepreneurial with demonstrable commercial expertise and experience
  • Proficiency with travel management systems and software
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities

What's on Offer

The Regional Head of Travel & Events will lead in the development, implementation and management of the regional services for Business Travel. The role will be responsible for implementing Travel strategy and establishing a regional Travel Organization Structure and Policy/Procedures, managing the regional Travel Team, Travel booking systems and Travel Management Companies (TMC), ensuring that the process is efficiently automated, to minimize costs and improve the customer experience.

Quote job ref
JN-062025-6762028

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062025-6762028

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