VP Operations (APAC)
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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