Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
We are currently seeking an experienced and collaborated Global Travel Program Manager. He/she will manage and drive the Global Travel Program. As the lead for this program, he/she will develop strategies to deliver sustainable results across a global workforce. Lucid is a global company and we are looking for someone who has global expertise. Someone who is customer focused and can learn to understand our employee based to best support their travel experience. *We prefer to have this individual residing in N. California at our Newark, CA headquarters, however remote candidates will be considered.
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The Role
Oversee and manage a Global Travel Program that will scale the company’s growth by working closely with all suppliers and vendors (including air, lodging, and car rental transportation) Develop and drive global travel strategy and best practices in accordance with company policies and proceduresDevelop strategy for consistent travel measurement and monitoring; drive for ongoing improvementsPartner closely with cross-functional teams to measure T&E performance and industry benchmarksEngage and establish business partnerships with cross functional teams to collaborate and drive strategies to provide world class service for travel and employeesProvide operational management oversight of Concur booking toolResponsible for ongoing monitoring and benchmarking of travel program and industry trends, for process enhancements and vendor/supplier innovation opportunities to develop new initiativesMonthly SLA and travel spend reporting Responsible for developing strong and effective business partner relationships with all departments at all levels, and Senior Leaders across globeDevelop travel reports and benchmark analysis for all stakeholders and leadership teamPrepares and presents complex data analysis to Leadership TeamConducts SOX and compliance audits on a regular cadence Ensures compliance to travel program as per T&E policyRespond to travel requests and HR Helpdesk tickets pertaining to travel in a timely mannerConduct Yearly Business Reviews internally and participate in Yearly Supplier Business ReviewsAttend relevant travel and event industry functions Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent experience 10+ years in global travel managementStrong track record with vendor and supplier partnershipT&E, Concur, SAP and American Express Corporate Card program experience is a mustAbility to communicate effectively and frequently, listen attentively with all levels of the companyThrives in a fast-paced environmentStrong program management and negotiation skills Ability to succinctly frame issues and can act decisively to drive decisions, while demonstrating agility to support the evolution of business needs.Ability to drive change management and champion changesStrong business ethics, must be enthusiastic and team orientatedCommitment: self-motivated and performance driven; coupled with the willingness to take necessary actions to deliver on commitments Independent judgment, proactive approach and fierce analytical abilities Highest ethical standards in dealing with suppliers and in representing Lucid