Global Travel Leader
Duration: 6‑month contract with strong potential to extend and/or convert to full‑time
This role is open to candidates seeking a six‑month, fully remote contract.
Candidates interested in contract‑to‑hire must be able to work onsite four (4) days per week, as this is a requirement for full‑time employment.
Role Overview
The Global Travel Leader will play a critical role in overseeing and evolving the organization's global corporate travel program. This position is responsible for both the day‑to‑day operations and long‑term strategy of business travel, ensuring alignment with business objectives while delivering a seamless travel experience for team members worldwide.
This role requires a true corporate travel manager---someone who has led and negotiated global travel programs, partnered closely with airlines and vendors, and driven operational excellence through tools like Concur. This is not a travel coordinator or booking role.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and lead the global business travel program, including ongoing operations and long‑term strategy.
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Partner with the Travel Management Company and third‑party vendors to ensure SLAs are met and contracts are fully utilized.
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Administer and optimize the Concur Travel platform to drive efficiency and improve user experience.
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Maintain and continuously enhance corporate travel policies and booking tools, balancing company needs with traveler experience.
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Serve as the primary escalation point for complex travel issues, providing thoughtful problem resolution.
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Leverage travel data and reporting to analyze spend, performance, and opportunities for cost savings and program improvements.
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Lead vendor relationships, including airlines, hotels, and car rental partners; conduct quarterly business reviews and hold vendors accountable.
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Negotiate corporate travel agreements, including airline contracts, hotel programs, and supplier partnerships.
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Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and procurement, particularly during transformation initiatives.
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Support onboarding of new acquisitions into company travel programs, vendors, and tools.
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Educate team members on business travel policies and best practices.
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Perform additional duties as needed.
Required Experience & Qualifications
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5+ years of experience leading global corporate travel programs
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3+ years of hands‑on experience administering Concur Travel
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Proven experience negotiating and managing airline, hotel, and travel vendor contracts
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Strong understanding of how to source and manage corporate travel agreements
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Experience working closely with a Travel Management Company
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Demonstrated ability to analyze travel spend, report on performance, and drive cost savings
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate complex travel issues
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Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑changing environment
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New Brighton, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan -- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.