Manager, Global Travel Expense (T&E) Management

Magna International Inc.•Aurora, CO

32d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead for Global Travel Expense (T&E) Management to oversee the end-to-end management of our global T&E functions. This role will be responsible for leading system implementations, managing a Shared Service Center (SSC) for T&E processing, and acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for T&E policies, systems, and processes. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Concur platform and T&E workflows, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction across the organization.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant work experience.
At least 5+ years experience in managing a team
Experience in managing a shared service center
In-depth knowledge and subject matter expert in SAP Concur
Structured and independent way of working with a corresponding sense of responsibility.
Very good MS Office knowledge
Very good knowledge of English (written and oral), German beneficial.
100% team player.
Hands on mentality.
Pronounced affinity for numbers and analytical way of thinking.
Regular overnight travel 10-25% of the time

Nice To Haves

Very good knowledge of English (written and oral), German beneficial.

Responsibilities

System Leadership & Implementation:
Lead the design, deployment, and ongoing enhancement of the Concur Travel Expense management system.
Manage end-to-end system implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adoption.
Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Business teams to optimize system configurations and integrations.
Shared Service Oversight:
Oversee the global T&E shared service team responsible for processing travel and expense reports.
Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure high-quality, timely support.
Drive process standardization and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Subject Matter Expertise (SME):
Act as the primary SME for T&E policies, procedures, and best practices across regions.
Provide guidance and training to global teams, ensuring compliance with policies and audit requirements.
Reporting & Analytics:
Develop and maintain comprehensive global reporting dashboards related to T&E spend, compliance, and trends.
Analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process optimization areas.
Continuous Improvement & Optimization:
Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and leverage automation within the Concur platform.
Stay abreast of industry best practices, new features, and system updates to maximize value.
Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to implement improvements proactively.
Stakeholder Management:
Build strong relationships with global business units, finance, compliance, and IT teams.
Act as a key point of contact for T&E system issues and enhancement requests.