Senior Manager, Employee Platforms

Digital Realty

. Own the global strategy, governance, roadmap and continuous improvement for Travel, Expense and Corporate Card .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global corporate Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card programs, with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and technology integration. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and drive strategic initiatives across multinational organizations.

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Global Corporate Travel ManagementExpense ManagementTechnology IntegrationVendor ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Requirements GatheringSystem IntegrationsUser Acceptance TestingFinancial Technology PlatformsCommercial Card Management

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationLeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Navan Travel PlatformSAP ConcurOracle HCMYardiFinancial Systems

Industry Keywords

Corporate Travel OperationsPaymentsFinance OperationsComplianceGlobal Expansion

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the global strategy, governance, roadmap and continuous improvement for Travel, Expense and Corporate Card
Lead the global managed travel program and Navan Travel platform
Own Concur Expense globally, including governance, workflows, policy rules, audit controls, card transactions, reporting, user profiles, roles and access
Provide global leadership for Corporate Travel & Expense Card and related payment programs
Serve as IT business partner and functional platform owner for the Travel, Expense and Card technology ecosystem
Own requirements and technology roadmaps and coordinate integrations across Oracle HCM/OIC, Yardi, financial systems, card providers, travel platforms and downstream payment processes
Lead complex global transformation and technology initiatives from business case and requirements through vendor evaluation, design, testing, rollout and change management
Lead global policy, compliance and financial-control requirements, including internal control and audit support, data protection and access
Own strategic vendor relationships, including service levels, performance, escalations, RFPs, negotiations, contracting and renewals
Ensure programs support employee and organizational lifecycle events and global expansion
Develop executive reporting and KPIs and analyze program data for trends, compliance risk, savings and optimization opportunities
Lead employee communications, training, self-service and escalations
Lead team resources through priorities, ownership, documentation, cross-training and operational resiliency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading global corporate Travel, Expense, Corporate Card, Payments, Finance Operations or related programs
Strong knowledge of corporate travel operations, expense management, commercial cards and payment programs
Experience owning or managing enterprise Travel, Expense or financial technology platforms
Demonstrated experience leading complex global projects, transformations and technology implementations
Experience with requirements gathering, system integrations, testing and user acceptance testing
Experience with enterprise HR, ERP and financial-system integrations
Experience managing strategic vendors and leading or participating in RFPs, vendor evaluations, contracts, renewals and commercial negotiations
Ability to partner across IT, Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Human Resources, Procurement, Legal, Privacy and Security
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, verbal and executive communication skills
Ability to lead multiple strategic and operational priorities and develop scalable processes and resilient global operations
Preferred experience with Navan and SAP Concur or comparable enterprise platforms
Preferred experience supporting multinational organizations across North America, EMEA and APAC
Preferred experience implementing programs across countries and legal entities
Preferred experience with commercial card/virtual payment providers, global payment solutions, travel risk management and corporate travel supplier programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
401k match
Disability benefits
Wellness benefits
Education benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Competitive compensation package
Supportive and inclusive environment
Development opportunities
Global team collaboration and career growth opportunities