Senior Manager of Travel Services

Job description

100% Onsite (Durant, OK) | Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM to 5:00PM | Labor Day Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for daily management of the enterprise Travel program under Procurement. Lead the transition of Travel booking operations from Finance to Procurement and manage Travel team associates to ensure policy compliance, operational efficiency, supplier value optimization, and a positive employee travel experience. Oversee travel technology implementation, supplier negotiations, and governance alignment in compliance with CNO policies and audit requirements. Primary Tasks: 1. Manage the activity of Travel team associates to ensure consistent, timely, and compliant booking support services. 2. Lead implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of the enterprise travel booking system. 3. Maintain status updates on Travel operations and report performance metrics regularly to leadership. Make recommendations for priority modifications to improve service delivery. 4. Provide input and guidance related to travel policy interpretation, supplier utilization, and cost optimization strategies. 5. Respond to requests from auditors regarding internal and exter...