Job Description: Job Title: Senior Travel Manager Experience: 10+ Years Job Location: Hyderabad Mode of work: Work from office Job Summary: Senior Travel Manager is responsible for developing and managing the company’s corporate travel program. This includes overseeing travel arrangements, negotiating with vendors, ensuring compliance with travel policies, and optimizing travel-related expenditures. The role requires strategic thinking, excellent vendor management skills, and a customer-focused mindset to support employee mobility and satisfaction. Key Responsibilities ▪ Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate travel policies and procedures. ▪ Manage end-to-end travel operations including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, visas, and travel insurance. ▪ Liaise with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and other vendors to negotiate contracts and secure the best rates. ▪ Monitor and control travel budgets, ensuring cost-effective travel planning. ▪ Ensure compliance with travel policy and approval workflows. ▪ Track and analyze travel data, identify trends, and provide reports with actionable insights. ▪ Address and resolve any travel-related issues or emergencies promptly. ▪ Lead and support the Travel Desk team, providing guidance and training as needed. ▪ Implement tools and technologies to streamline the travel booking and reimbursement process. ▪ Stay up to date on travel regulations, safety protocols, and risk management strategies. ▪ Ensure traveler safety and well-being through proactive risk assessments and contingency planning. ▪ Collaborate with HR and Admin teams to support relocation or expatriate travel arrangements. Qualifications & Experience: ▪ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Travel Management, or related field. ▪ 10+ years of experience in corporate travel management, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or leadership role. ▪ Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. ▪ Solid understanding of global travel regulations and risk management practices. ▪ Proficiency in travel management software (e.g., SAP Concur, Egencia, etc.). ▪ Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. ▪ Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities. ▪ Experience working in a fast-paced, global corporate environment preferred. Get empowered by NTT DATA Business Solutions! We transform. SAP® solutions into Value NTT DATA Business Solutions is a fast-growing international IT company and one of the world’s leading SAP partners. We are a full service provider delivering everything from business consulting to implementation of SAP solutions, including hosting services and support.