Travel Program Manager

At
PEARCE
,
we've got a career for you
Join the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation's critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation's wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

Your Impact
As the
Travel Program Manager
, you will build and own the company's
first centralized, enterprise-wide travel program
, transforming how thousands of employees book, manage, and expense travel across a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization.

Your work will directly impact
cost control, policy compliance, traveler experience, and operational efficiency
. By creating structure where none existed, you will enable leadership to make
data-driven decisions
, unlock
millions in cost savings
, and ensure seamless integration as the company scales and acquires new businesses.

You will serve as the
single source of truth
for all travel operations—connecting Finance, HR, Operations, IT, and Communications with external vendors and the Travel Management Company (TMC) to deliver a modern, compliant, and high-performance travel program.

Core Responsibilities
Program Strategy, Launch & Governance

• Own the design, rollout, and governance of the company's centralized travel program
• Finalize and implement the travel policy, approval workflows, and operating model
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and Communications to ensure full adoption and alignment
• Lead the integration of travel policies and systems across newly acquired companies

Vendor & TMC Management

• Act as the primary relationship owner for all travel vendors and the Travel Management Company (TMC)
• Negotiate air, hotel, rental car, and TMC contracts, including pricing, SLAs, and renewals
• Monitor vendor performance, traveler experience, and service delivery

Spend Management, Compliance & Reporting

• Build and maintain travel dashboards, reporting, and executive insights
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, leakage, and compliance risks
• Drive policy adherence and continuously improve spend controls

Communications, Training & Enablement

• Ensure travel policy and booking tools are embedded into new-hire onboarding
• Create and maintain a central travel hub (policy, how-to guides, FAQs, tools)
• Develop and launch training materials for employees, managers, and approvers
• Serve as the escalation point for travel issues, exceptions, and complex cases

Optimization & M&A Integration

• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce friction, and improve the traveler experience
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for compliance, cost, and efficiency

• Act as the travel integration lead for acquisitions, including:

• Policy harmonization

• System transitions
• Vendor consolidation
• Change communications

Core Experience

• 5+ years in travel program management, corporate procurement, or enterprise operations
• Proven experience launching or rebuilding company-wide programs
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management background
• Experience managing spend, reporting, and compliance
• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives across Finance, HR, IT, and Operations
• Comfortable working in high-growth, acquisition-driven environments
• Ability to own ambiguity, build structure, and execute at speed

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range: $95,000 USD - $105,000 USD

What We Offer
Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

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