What success looks like in this role:
Drive innovation through development of internal and external partnerships, best practices, KPIs, and automation opportunities across travel booking, expense processing, and corporate card programs.
Acts as primary point of contact and accountability for Travel & Expense operations, engaging business leaders, Finance, Procurement, and HR to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Foster and maintain a robust service-oriented culture within the team, balancing employee experience, compliance requirements, and cost management goals.
Support leadership in developing and executing a multi-year Travel & Expense strategy, including technology roadmap, supplier strategy, and process optimization initiatives.
Oversee delivery of travel, expense, and card program operations, policies, and best practices that ensure a compliant, efficient, and user-friendly program aligned with corporate governance standards.
Direct dispersed team and service providers (e.g., TMC, expense platform, card provider)



in executing both strategic and day-to-day operational activities to improve compliance, control costs, and enhance service delivery.
Lead, recruit, and manage a T&E; operations team responsible for expense audit/review, policy compliance, user support, and vendor management.
Provide guidance and decision-making on all matters related to travel policy, expense reimbursement, exceptions, and escalations.
Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, HR, Internal Audit, Tax) to support enterprise-wide initiatives and compliance requirements.
Own and manage the T&E; operating plan, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking (e.g., travel spend, program costs, savings initiatives).
Lead development and execution of cost optimization strategies, including supplier negotiations, travel category management, and demand management initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement through process

📌 Senior Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Unisys
📍 Bengaluru