Director - Corporate Travel & Expense
Director job at Freshdesk
Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of "solutions" that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.
There's another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.
At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks' customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.
Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer service-focused Director of Corporate Travel and Expense (T&E) to build, manage, and scale our global T&E programs. This critical leadership role requires strong analytical skills to drive cost savings, ensure policy compliance, and enhance the overall traveler experience for all employees, from executives to global field teams.
You will be responsible for defining the future of our travel program, establishing new systems, and leading negotiations that directly impact our bottom line. We are in the early stages of replacing most of our T&E systems, and we want you to get involved in building and defining these from the beginning.
Key Responsibilities
Global Program Strategy & Operations
Design, implement, and lead the global corporate T&E strategy, ensuring seamless, cost-effective, and compliant travel for all employees across all regions.
Serve as the primary internal subject matter expert for all travel and expense policies, systems, and procedures.
Proactively monitor emerging travel risks, trends, and technologies to ensure the program remains best-in-class.
Propose and communicate changes and improvements to our senior leadership team as well as our employees.
Drive our transition to a new Travel Management Company (TMC) and Online Booking Tool (OBT) and ensure it works well across all countries where we have employees.
Financial Management & Analytics
Oversee and manage the global travel and expense budget, identifying areas for optimization and delivering tangible cost savings year over year.
Run in-depth analytics and generate comprehensive reports for the FP&A team and senior leadership, highlighting spending trends, compliance rates, and ROI of vendor relationships.
Manage all vendor relationships, leading negotiations and contract management for major service providers, including airlines, global hotel chains, and TMCs.
Corporate Card and Expense Systems
Support the implementation of a new expense management tool (final selection still to be decided) and ensure it is set up to be most user friendly across the globe.
Manage the relationship and continue to optimize the expense management platform to maximize efficiency and user experience.
Lead the strategic assessment, implementation, and oversight of a future corporate card program, including card set-up, distribution, and policy compliance protocols.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate closely with the Meetings & Events team to provide strategic support, vendor leverage, and T&E policy guidance for large internal and external events.
Negotiate contracts with large hotels and work with the TMC or third party vendors to coordinate all employees traveling to these events.
Partner with HR and Legal to ensure T&E policies are consistent, fair, and adhere to all global regulatory and labor laws.
Additional Initiatives
Develop a tailored strategy for ground transportation (cab and ride-share) in India to ensure safety, cost control, and compliance.
Act as the final approval point for all complex travel exceptions, ensuring fairness and strict adherence to internal controls.
Qualifications
Exceptionally detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage complex policies, contracts, and financial data with meticulous accuracy.
Strong analytical proficiency with an ability to analyze complex datasets, benchmark with other companies, and run financial analyses to translate raw data into actionable business intelligence.
Customer service focused with a history of balancing corporate compliance/cost controls with a positive, supportive, and efficient traveler experience for employees and executives.
10+ years of experience in Corporate Travel Management, Global Expense Operations, or Procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership/Director role overseeing a global program and team.
Knowledge of India travel processes and Government regulations.
Expert-level knowledge of major expense management systems.
Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management with major travel vendors (airlines, hotels, TMCs).
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
Requires occasional international travel (1 - 2 times per year) to meet with global teams and key vendors.
Additional Information
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,800.00 - 202,400.00. This role is also eligible for a target bonus.
Compensation is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to location, experience, job-related skills, and level. Bonus/equity may be available. Freshworks offers multiple options for dental, medical, vision, disability and life insurances. Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending, commuter benefits and wellness benefits are also offered. Freshworks also offers adoption and parental leave benefits.
At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
Senior Director, PCB and PCBA Group Leader
Santa Clara, CA jobs
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
What you will be doing:
Partner with Design Engineering to drive the end-to-end roadmap for PCB and PCBA technologies across all NVIDIA product lines, from early R&D through mass-production readiness.
Lead strategic sourcing, quality, delivery, and commercial management of the global PCB supply base, ensuring capability, resilience, and readiness for rapid growth.
Develop and implement technical plans and programs that advance PCB and PCBA technologies in both the short and long term, ensuring suppliers have the capacity and capability to support mass-production volumes.
Plan and execute advanced R&D programs for next-generation PCB and PCBA/SMT technologies including materials, interconnect structures, and assembly processes to achieve high yields, strong reliability, and readiness for Data Center, Networking, Gaming, and Automotive products.
Partner closely with U.S. and Israeli Hardware and Signal Integrity teams to anticipate and support PCB, PCBA, and SMT requirements early in the design cycle.
Partner with leading PCB fabricators and material suppliers to shape next-generation technologies, guide their development roadmaps, and qualify new processes and materials for reliable mass production.
Select, pre-qualify, secure capacity, and allocate market share for PCB suppliers across NPI and mass-production demands.
Manage all engineering and NPI quick-turn PCB/PCBA builds, ensuring industry-leading cycle times, quality, and predictability.
What we need to see:
B.S. or higher in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
20+ overall years of experience across PCB and PCBA/SMT technologies, including at least 10 years leading large, global, cross-functional engineering or manufacturing technology organizations.
Demonstrated mastery of PCB technology development including laminate systems, interconnect structures, HDI/multilayer stackups, fabrication processes, and reliability engineering.
Strong hands-on background in PCBA and SMT manufacturing, including solder materials, adhesives, underfill, thermal materials, stencil and reflow processes, DFM/DFT, SPC, FA, and high-reliability assembly.
Proven experience managing and developing global PCB supply bases, including technology roadmaps, qualifications, quality programs, capacity strategies, and supplier performance management.
Experience supporting high-reliability markets (Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Medical) with rigorous process control and reliability requirements is a strong plus.
Established ability to partner deeply with Hardware, Signal Integrity, and Reliability Engineering teams, both domestic and offshore, with a track record of solving complex design-to-build challenges.
Demonstrated success operating at executive scale strong leadership presence, clear communication, decisive problem solving, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers.
A builder's mindset with high motivation, strong analytical thinking, creativity, and a passion for developing new technologies and elevating global manufacturing capability.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you creative and autonomous? Do you love a challenge? If so, we want to hear from you. Come, join our growing team and help us build the scalable communication platforms driving our success in this multifaceted and quickly growing field.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 292,000 USD - 442,750 USD.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 24, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Auto-ApplyVice President
Santa Ana, CA jobs
As a key leader within the Western Region, the Vice President will collaborate across geographies and disciplines to expand our market presence, enhance technical capabilities, and deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions. This role requires a visionary leader with deep industry knowledge, strong client relationships, and a proven track record in delivering complex transportation projects.
This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to influence major infrastructure initiatives and collaborate with top-tier professionals across the Western Region.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
Lead business development and client engagement strategies to expand our Transportation and Bridge portfolio across California.
Lead the Identification and pursuit of new opportunities, including alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build, P3).
Partner with local and regional leadership to align technical capabilities with market needs and client expectations.
Project Delivery & Technical Excellence
Serve as Program Manager, Project Principal, or Technical Advisor on key transportation projects.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to project teams, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.
Support pursuit strategies and proposal development for major regional and national opportunities.
Collaboration & Integration
Coordinate regularly with Office Executives, Department Managers, and Regional Practice Leads to ensure seamless project execution and resource alignment.
Foster cross-discipline collaboration to deliver integrated solutions and leverage firm-wide capabilities.
Client & Industry Engagement
Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Represent company strategically at industry events, conferences, and technical committees to elevate our brand and thought leadership.
Operational Excellence
Monitor project performance, quality assurance, and financial metrics to ensure successful outcomes.
Promote a culture of innovation, and continuous improvement across all operations.
Talent Development
Mentor and develop emerging leaders and technical staff.
Support recruiting efforts to attract top talent and build a high-performing team.
Professional Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE or AICP a plus
20+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure, with a focus on Transportation and bridges
Recognized industry leader with a strong professional network in California
Proven success in strategic business growth, business development, project delivery, and team leadership
Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including alternative delivery
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Director Asset Management
Chicago, IL jobs
SPECIFICATION
DIRECTOR - ASSET MANAGEMENT
Shine Associates, LLC has been retained to search, identify and recruit a Director - Asset Management on behalf of our client (‘Company'). This position will be based in Chicago, IL.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Shine Associates, LLC has been exclusively retained on this assignment. Information contained in this position specification as well as any other information concerning the Company provided or verbally discussed is confidential. All materials and discussions are to be utilized for the sole purpose of a candidate's personal review of the career opportunity.
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Founded in Dallas, Texas in 1965, the Company consistently ranks amount the top managers and developers of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties in major global markets. The firm is one of the most respected full-service firms in real estate - providing investment management and development and a full suite of integrated services to owners, investors, lenders, and major occupiers. The Company has approximately 3,000 employees across 35 global offices responsible for a $19B development pipeline, 550M SF of property management and leasing assignments, and $20B in assets under management.
The Investment Management team is an SEC-registered investment advisor and is the Company's fund management and advisory arm headquartered in Chicago, IL. Currently the Investment Management team has approximately $5.0B in real estate assets under management across three separate accounts and is actively raising money for additional fund strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Based in Chicago and reporting to the separate account portfolio managers, the Director will have
responsibility over all strategic, transactional, and operations issues for a to-be-determined portfolio of primarily office and industrial assets located across the United States.
Create strategic plans for each asset depending on the property's individual requirements including valuations, cash flow projections, review and approval of annual operating and capital budgets
Set, evolve, and execute redevelopment, leasing, and sale plans and direct all aspects of relationships with regional partners and providers of third party services including property management
Aggressively and proactively predict and respond to dynamic market conditions
Oversee the budget process for all assets under their management
Work closely with leasing staff, regional partners, and third-party contractors to structure, negotiate, review and execute leases within portfolio of assets
Monitor the overall performance of assigned properties against plan and budget
Plan for and anticipate the cash flow needs for the assets as well as the underlying investors, monitor cash in/out of property accounts, and oversee all draw disbursements
Provide high quality lender and investor reporting
Support the execution of acquisitions, financings, and refinancings as required
Continuously keep senior management, clients, and investors aware and up to date on evolving strategies and results
Provide strategic, investment, and analytical direction and oversight to regional partners, third party service providers, and internal company personnel in creating and executing asset and portfolio plans
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified professionals will have a minimum of seven to ten years of demonstrable success in the management of a portfolio of complex, diverse commercial real estate, including office, industrial, multifamily, and medical office. Additional experience in asset/portfolio reporting is strongly desired. Qualified candidates must possess the following requirements and characteristics:
Proven track record of success and leadership, with past accomplishments clearly demonstrating a creative hands-on approach to, and understanding of, operations, leasing, development, capital markets, financing, marketing, investment, and ownership issues in managing challenging, “value-add” real estate properties
Ability to positively impact such factors in continually meeting and exceeding ambitious investment/return performance objectives
Proven experience successfully creating value at all phases of a property's life cycle, from acquisition through disposition is essential
Aptitude in reviewing and understanding sophisticated financial statements, leases and loan documents
Ability to effectively manage less experienced analyst and associate staff to optimize work production while providing a mentoring relationship
Managing and holding accountable regional partner relationships at both the development and operating levels is key
Be conversant with industry trends and competitor firms
A collaborative team player exceling in a professional environment characterized by empowered decision-making authority and a flat organizational structure
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and ARGUS
Good interpersonal instincts with the ability to constructively reconcile differences in a positive manner
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Unquestionable integrity and a strong work ethic
A bachelor's degree is required
COMPENSATION
The annual compensation for this role is expected to be approximately $240,000-$280,000. Actual base salary and bonus will be determined by several components, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills and qualifications, base salary of internal peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, LTIP and a variety of financial, wellbeing, and health / welfare benefits.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shine Associates, LLC
45 School St., Suite 301
Boston, MA 02108
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Hillary H. Shine, Principal Kelsey E. Shine, Director
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Chandlee N. Gustafson, Associate
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Manage of Scrum & Project Management
Elk Grove, CA jobs
Must be able to hybrid to Elk Grove, CA Three Days a week.
We're seeking an inspiring Manager to lead our Agile Scrum Masters and Project Managers. This role combines hands-on leadership with direct delivery responsibilities-serving as a Scrum Master or Project Manager for key initiatives-while driving best practices across teams. You'll coach and develop 6-8 direct reports, foster collaboration, and ensure timely, high-quality product and solution releases.
Responsibilities:
Lead and coach Scrum Masters and Project Managers to elevate team performance and delivery.
Serve as Scrum Master or Project Manager for critical initiatives.
Drive Agile and Project Management best practices across teams and leadership.
Ensure transparency in planning, tracking, and reporting for stakeholders.
Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across distributed teams.
Adapt to changing priorities while consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree
4+ years in project management (technology/software delivery)
4+ years as Scrum Master (technology/software delivery)
3+ years managing direct reports
Expertise in Agile methodologies and SDLC
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) & PMP; advanced Scrum certifications preferred
Vice President of Investor Relations
Boston, MA jobs
SPECIFICATION
VICE PRESIDENT of INVESTOR RELATIONS
Shine Associates, LLC has been retained to search, identify and recruit a Vice President of Investor Relations (“VPIR”) on behalf of our client (‘Company'). This position will be based in the Boston, MA office.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Shine Associates, LLC has been exclusively retained on this assignment. Information contained in this position specification as well as any other information concerning the Company provided or verbally discussed is confidential. All materials and discussions are to be utilized for the sole purpose of a candidate's personal review of the career opportunity.
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Our client is a real estate investment and development company that focuses primarily on industrial and residential markets. Headquartered in Boston, with offices in Atlanta and Philadelphia, the Company searches for unique investment opportunities throughout the East Coast.
The Company finds and invests in opportunities across the risk spectrum; this results in insightful investments ranging from short-term, value-add projects to long-term, multiple-oriented deals. With operating expertise across this spectrum, the firm is capable of capitalizing on a vast array of deal types.
The Company takes seriously their Core Values:
Value Creation: Their business is built on finding and creating value in every deal, property, and relationship.
Ownership: Operates with extreme ownership, where every team member is accountable for their collective success.
Fiduciary Excellence: Committed to safeguarding their investors' capital, ensuring every decision maximizes value with transparency and integrity.
Agility: They move swiftly and strategically, taking advantage of hidden opportunities in the market.
Growth and Humility: Lead with humility and a focus on continuous growth-both personally and professionally.
VICE PRESIDENT of INVESTOR RELATIONS
Our client is a real estate investor and developer focused on the commercial and residential sectors. The Company currently owns over four million square feet of real estate across the East Coast and has a pipeline of development approaching $1 billion.
The Vice President of Investor Relations position is an opportunity for an exceptional candidate to advance their real estate career. The candidate will join a dynamic team and will be responsible for maximizing the equity capabilities across both high-net-worth investors and our institutional joint venture partnerships. Focusing on servicing the existing Investor base, Inbound Investor referrals, and additional ad hoc Investor requests.
The Company's platform is unique in that we source equity from investors that range from individual high-net-worth accredited investors to large scale institutions and pension funds. The demands of each pool of capital are remarkably unique and tailored to their needs. The result is a position that sits at the intersection of Investor Relations, Asset Management, and Acquisitions with exposure and the need to understand each business line.
This position will report directly to Partner, Head of Investor Relations, in support of the Head of Institutional Equity and Head of Private Capital - all three are experienced members of the firm's team with a core focus on sourcing equity for all new deals and servicing the existing equity relationships across the portfolio.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and service existing investor relationships through in-person meetings, portfolio performance reviews, and calendar-based reporting.
Administer legal document formation, capital account set-up, and the Investor subscription process for all Company Investors.
Maintain the Investor Relations database - powered by Juniper Square.
Assist in the creation and publication of new investment offerings.
Support the publication of the Firm's quarterly/annual reports and business plans to investors.
Work closely with other key company functional areas (acquisitions, asset management, finance, accounting, compliance, tax, and legal) to compile data and insights for investor reports, questionnaires, communications, and ad-hoc requests
Manage the coordination of investor fund closings (open and closed end vehicles), including working closely with legal counsel and third-party administrators to coordinate investor subscription documents and limited partnership agreements
Review and organize subscription documentation and corresponding information
Track and document essential information through the review of legal documentation
Assist in coordinating documentation with legal team and managing correspondence with LPs
Provide prospective and existing investor support via CRM platform
Support fundraising efforts by working directly with senior team members to create marketing materials, including PPMs and DDQs and RFI's for current investor updates and potential investors as well as due diligence presentations
Provide quarterly updates to investor and consultant databases
Assist in the creation, procurement and updating of marketing material content and design
Maintain membership subscriptions to a number of industry networks
Manage quarterly updates to consultant and investor databases and surveys
Assist in preparing and review content for private placement memorandum and other investment vehicle documents
Participate in portfolio management calls
Work closely with Accounting team to assist in investor reporting
Assist in maintaining firm-level statistics to ensure consistency across internal and external facing marketing materials
Work closely with the firm's Marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all internal and external facing materials (reporting, website, advertising, etc)
Analyze investment-level data and prepare appropriate summaries
Synthesize quantitative and/or qualitative market and economic data, perform regular research on industry trends, peers, capital markets, and develop regular communication and reporting for senior management and investors
Participate in a range of internal projects that require assistance with written communications, data analysis, and PowerPoint presentations
Ensure investor inquiries are completed in a timely manner and with thoughtful answers that satisfy the investor and maintain corporate / brand message
Various special projects as requested
Ability to travel to assets as needed.
Research, document, and establish relationships and prospect-leads for new investors - both organically and through lead-gen software.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
7-12 years of investor relations, client service, with real estate experience preferred with a focus on relationship management
Undergraduate degree with a focus on finance, economics, real estate with outstanding academic record
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint & Word
Juniper Square experience a plus
Working knowledge of real estate accounting, investment and financial concepts
Self-starter
Highly organized
Excellent writer with the ability to convey complex investments in a simple manner
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Company is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shine Associates, LLC
45 School Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02108
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David Slye, Managing Director Kelsey Shine, Director
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Vice President, Fund Management - LIHTC
Denver, CO jobs
Macdonald and Company are proudly partnered with a privately held investment manager active nationwide, providing equity financing for affordable housing communities and overseeing a large portfolio of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit assets through all stages of development and stabilization. The firm are growing their Fund Management team and seek a Vice President to join the group.
The Role
The Vice President of Fund Management oversees a portfolio of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit funds, managing all financial, tax, and reporting functions from pre-stabilization through asset maturity. This includes oversight of audits, tax returns, capital calls, investor reporting, and financial modeling updates to ensure compliance and performance across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all fund accounting, financial reporting, and cash activity.
Manage audit and tax processes for both upper-tier and lower-tier entities.
Review and update fund models, tax credit projections, and IRR calculations.
Coordinate capital calls, investor reporting, and compliance documentation.
Review financial and tax deliverables, including cost certifications, DSCR analyses, and 8609s.
Provide leadership and training to analysts and support staff.
Maintain proactive communication with investors, partners, and auditors.
Director of Payroll
Santa Ana, CA jobs
Title: Director of Payroll
Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000 + Bonus
Email your word document resume to ****************************** and reference the subject as Director of Payroll
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Payroll to lead and optimize all payroll operations for our organization. This role oversees payroll processing for 2,000+ employees and directly manages a team of 6 payroll professionals. The Director will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for 2,000+ employees across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
Manage, support, and develop a team of 6 payroll staff, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Review and approve payroll runs, adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and off-cycle payments.
Maintain and enforce payroll policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert for leadership, HR, finance, and employees.
Partner closely with HR and Finance to ensure seamless integration of employee data, benefits, and reporting.
Coach and mentor team members, supporting their growth and optimizing team effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
Oversee year-end processes including W-2s, audits, reconciliations, and tax filings.
Proactively identify compliance risks and implement corrective action when needed.
Optimize payroll systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
Lead system enhancements, updates, testing, and integrations.
Maintain accurate documentation of payroll procedures and standard operating processes.
Leverage data and analytics to monitor payroll performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience overseeing payroll for 2,000+ employees in a multi-state environment.
Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated success managing and developing a payroll team of 5+ direct reports.
Proficiency with modern payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce, ADP, UKG), with the ability to optimize and streamline processes.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical problem-solving.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Email your word document resume to ****************************** and reference the subject as Director of Payroll
Director Managed Services (life sciences clients)
Boston, MA jobs
Looking for a workplace where people realize their full potential, are recognized for the impact they make, and enjoy the company of the peers they work with? Welcome to Zensar! Read on for more details on the role and about us.
What's this role about?
looking for Director, Managed Services. This is a strategic leadership position focused on delivering exceptional managed services for life sciences clients.
Role: Director, Managed Services
Base Location: Onshore (Boston preferred, but flexible)
Position type : Fulltime
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery Leadership
Oversee end-to-end managed services operations for life sciences clients, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.
Managed services team supports standard life sciences applications such as Veeva, Salesforce, Snowflake, PowerBI, and Egnyte.
Implement best practices for process efficiency, automation, and quality assurance.
Team Management
Lead and inspire operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Operational team spans US, nearshore, and offshore personnel.
Hire, train, and mentor staff to ensure high performance and career development.
Client Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for US-based client relationships, ensuring alignment with their business objectives.
Conduct regular business reviews with clients to assess performance, identify opportunities, and address challenges.
Collaborate with client stakeholders to design and implement tailored managed service solutions that drive measurable outcomes.
Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices relevant to life sciences.
Partner with account management and sales teams to identify growth opportunities, including upselling and cross-selling additional services.
Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams such as Operations, Finance, Sales, and Executives to ensure seamless service delivery.
Coordinate with technology teams to implement automation, data analytics, and platform enhancements that improve client outcomes.
Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to support client proposals, presentations, and strategic initiatives.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment across departments to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Data Analytics & Insights
Develop and oversee data analytics strategies to measure service performance and client outcomes.
Utilize tools such as JIRA, Time Entry, SmartSheets, and BI platforms to generate actionable insights and dashboards.
Advantage Zensar
We are a digital solutions and technology services company that partners with global organizations across industries to achieve digital transformation. With a strong track record of innovation, investment in digital solutions, and commitment to client success, at Zensar, you can help clients achieve new thresholds of performance. A subsidiary of RPG Group, Zensar has its HQ in India, and offices across the world, including Mexico, South Africa, UK and USA.
Zensar is all about celebrating individuality, creativity, innovation, and flexibility. We hire based on values, talent, and the potential necessary to fill a given job profile, irrespective of nationality, sexuality, race, color, and creed. We also put in policies to empower this assorted talent pool with the right environment for growth.
At Zensar, you Grow, Own, Achieve, Learn.
Learn more about our culture: *****************************************
Ready to #ExperienceZensar?
Begin your application by clicking on the ‘Apply Online' button below.
Be sure to have your resume handy!
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MEDITECH Expanse Project Director - 244229
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Pay: $80-$90/HR
Type: 18 month contract W-2
US Citizenship required
The MEDITECH Expanse Project Director provides comprehensive strategic, operational, and technical leadership for the planning, implementation, optimization, and ongoing governance of the MEDITECH Expanse platform across the entire organization. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the EHR environment consistently supports high-quality patient care, efficient clinical and business workflows, and organizational strategic priorities. The Program Director maintains accountability for the program's budget, resources, timelines, and alignment with executive objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Governance:
Develop and champion the strategic vision, roadmap, and multi-year plan for the adoption, implementation, and optimization of the MEDITECH Expanse platform.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Executive Leadership Team and Steering Committee, ensuring project scope, progress, risks, and resource requests are clearly communicated and aligned with organizational goals.
Establish and lead the EHR governance structure, defining decision-making processes, managing change control, and ensuring accountability across all stakeholder groups.
Oversee the management of the overall program budget, including forecasting, resource allocation, vendor contracts, and spending controls.
Operational and Technical Oversight:
Provide leadership for all phases of the Expanse lifecycle, including system selection, planning, design, build, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization.
Manage a portfolio of interconnected projects and program managers, coordinating dependencies and resolving complex cross-functional issues impacting the EHR.
Ensure the technical architecture and interfaces (e.g., HL7, FHIR) supporting the Expanse environment are robust, scalable, and meet all clinical, operational, and security requirements.
Oversee regulatory compliance activities related to the EHR, including Meaningful Use, MIPS/MACRA, and other federal and state mandates.
Stakeholder Engagement and Optimization:
Maintain consistent, proactive, and visible engagement with key clinical and business users across all departments (e.g., physicians, nurses, financial leadership).
Regularly be present in clinical and business areas to observe workflows, gather direct user feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and ownership regarding the EHR.
Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of system optimization projects aimed at improving clinical documentation efficiency, patient safety, and revenue cycle performance.
Direct the organizational change management strategy, ensuring robust communication, training, and support mechanisms are in place to maximize user adoption and satisfaction.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology, with at least five (5) years in a senior Program Director or Program Manager role leading large-scale EHR implementation and optimization programs.
Demonstrated, in-depth experience with the MEDITECH Expanse platform is required.
Director of Sales, North America
Broomfield, CO jobs
Reports To: Global Head of B2B
About the Company:
Xero Shoes is a pioneering barefoot footwear brand dedicated to reshaping the way people
move. Our mission is to reconnect people to natural movement through minimalist
footwear. With a loyal customer base and growing global presence, we're now looking for a
visionary and driven Director of Sales to scale our presence across the North American
market.
Position Overview:
The Director of Sales, North America, will lead and expand our wholesale business across
the United States and Canada. This includes developing and executing a comprehensive
wholesale strategy, managing key accounts and rep groups, and building long-term
relationships with retailers who align with our brand values. You'll work closely with
finance, marketing, operations, and product teams to ensure performance across all
wholesale channels.
Key Responsibilities:
● Develop and implement a strategic wholesale sales plan to drive revenue growth,
market penetration, and brand visibility in the U.S. and Canada.
● Manage and grow existing wholesale accounts, while identifying and securing new
strategic partners in key accounts, outdoor, wellness, run specialty, sit and fit, and
lifestyle retail channels.
● Lead, mentor, and expand a team of regional sales agencies; provide clear plans,
deliverables, KPIs, and ongoing feedback and guidance to ensure performance
deliverables.
● Leverage the brand to gain placement and marketing opportunities to drive
sustainable and profitable growth.
● Collaborate with product and merchandising teams to inform seasonal assortments
based on channel-specific needs, market trends, and seasonal opportunities.
● Lead efforts to ensure seasonal brand storytelling and key initiatives are effectively
activated at retail.
● Own the annual wholesale budget, customer forecasts, and weekly/monthly
reporting; track performance against sales goals.
● Represent the brand at key trade shows, industry events, and account meetings.
Qualifications:
● 10 years of progressive experience in wholesale sales, ideally in footwear, outdoor,
or lifestyle apparel.
● Strong network of U.S. retail contacts (independent, regional chains, national
accounts). Canadian relationships are a plus.
● Deep understanding of the specialty and outdoor retail landscape; experience with
National/Key accounts (REI, DSG, Nordstrom, Academy, etc.)
● Passion for barefoot, minimalist, or wellness-oriented products; alignment with the
brand's ethos and values.
● Proven track record of driving high growth and leading high-performing teams.
● Strong analytics, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
● Ability to travel as necessary for meetings, trade shows, and retail visits.
Preferred:
● Experience with international brands entering or scaling in the U.S. market.
● Familiarity with omni-channel business models.
● CRM, ERP, and sales analytics proficiency.
What We Offer:
● Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
● Generous employee footwear allowance and discounts
● Health, dental, and vision insurance
● Flexible, remote-friendly work culture
● Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven, natural performance brand
Job Type: Full-time; Salary exempt is In-office, or hybrid
Pay: The annualized salary for this position ranges between $150,000.00 - $165,000.00
This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs
and other considerations as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.
Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and equity
awards.
Benefits Include:
● Medical, Dental and Vision upon employment
● Additional employee funded ancillary benefits, such as: qualified HSA, or FSA, and
Voluntary Life / AD&D, Accidental, Critical Care etc. are also available if you choose
to participate
● 401k eligible after 3 months of employment
● Xero Shoes provided life insurance
● Employee bonus and incentive plans
● Sick and vacation accrual
● Monthly shoes
Xero Shoes is handling our own recruitment. We will not respond to solicitations from
recruiters.
Director, Customer Business Unit
California jobs
Yes Region: Americas Country: USA The Global Business Unit Director is responsible to manage a team of multiple global program managers / Customer Focus Team leads or a group of customers sub-division, or manage a significant or strategic account rapidly growing in the AI space . Additionally, this role provides collaborative support to Sales and Business Development for new and competitive business quotes for manufacturing, product solutions, repair or design services.
The Director is responsible to manage the overall relationship with a group of customers including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
+ Contract and commercial management
+ Account profitability and financial performance
+ Overall Customer Satisfaction
+ Developing and executing Account Plans for growth
+ Pricing and quoting (supervising activities from Sales, SCM, Quoting and CFT)
+ Identifying customer needs and expectations and opportunities for growth
+ Supporting Sales and Business Development for new and competitive business quotes
+ Coordination of new program introductions and product transfers between sites
**Ideal Experience**
+ Relevant experience in leading account engagements with responsibility for customer satisfaction, contract negotiation, commercial management, financial performance and team leadership.
+ Working knowledge of EMS/JDM/ODM business engagement models.
+ Experience in working with contemporary supply chain management principles, practices and buying behaviors.
+ Demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance objectives in both revenue and profit.
+ Comfort with key operational and financial metrics; with a track record of always knowing your numbers
+ Significant experience with information and management systems-not just planning them but implementing and adapting them to be meaningful in achieving superior results in complex operations
+ Five years experience in Account Management, Bus. Dev related roles with a proven track record
+ Able to successfully mentor and motivate a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse organization in a fast-paced, demanding, volatile business environment
+ Strategic thinking combined with a capability to deep-dive day to day tactical operational issues as required. Ability to think quickly, learn rapidly and make fast decisions
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge and make decisions based on limited data
+ Ability to manage complexity across multiple organizations and product lines
+ Hardware manufacturing, preferably with EMS background. Multi-Geo Site Ops and P&L Responsibility is a plus
+ Hardware Procurement, OEM experience is preferred
**Physical Demands**
+ Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
+ Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
+ Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, etc.) are frequently required.
+ Frequent overnight travel may be required
+ Duties of this position may require working very long hours for months at a time
**Typical Experience**
+ Twelve plus years of relevant experience
**Typical Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA is preferred.
+ Educational requirements may vary by geography.
**Notes**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: 140,000-195,000 USD/year
Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
District Sales Director
Santa Clara, CA jobs
It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.
Job Description
What you get to do in this role:
* Build a team of direct Enterprise Sales Executives to drive rapid new business growth in the region
* Build and drive sales strategy for the region in conjunction with Sales Operations to effectively Go-To-Market including understanding the competitive landscape, presence and strength within the region
* Actively engage in territory planning, relationship development and opportunity development and driving revenue by supporting and assisting Field Sales Teams in closing opportunities
* Recruit, coach and mentor team members to drive excellence
* Development of territories and quota for the sales team and effectively communicate to set performance expectations within the team
* Manage and report accurate forecast and pipeline to the business
* Achievement of annual sales goals on a quarterly and annual basis is required
* Engage and align effectively in C-level meetings in order to properly understand customer business requirements
* Build effective working relationships with Solution Consulting, Business Units, Professional Services, Marketing, our Partner community and the ServiceNow executive team
* Retain and grow existing customer base with regular non-sales customer engagement activities to deliver an excellent customer experience
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
* Minimum 5+ years as a first-line sales leader managing a team of "core" Account Executives in enterprise software sales
* Proven track record of consistently meeting/exceeding sales targets
* Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
* Extensive track record of new business sales success including presentation and negotiation skills within industry and at C Level
* Strong success in recruiting, coaching and managing an exceptional sales team
* Strong strategic thinking including analytical and financial planning skills to meet and exceed goals
* Ownership of accurate CRM reports, current and future quarterly forecasts and opportunity inspection
* Extensive new business acquisition experience including multi-threaded selling into both IT and business stakeholders (HR/CHRO, Finance, Operations, etc.) with proven ability to present, negotiate, and close deals at the C-level across diverse buying centers
* Experienced in driving sales process and drive effective working relationships with Sales Operations
* Ability to understand the 'bigger picture' and business drivers around IT
* Ability to build long term strategic and senior level relationships
* Ability to adapt and work effectively within a rapidly changing and growing environment
* Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen
* Built self-motivated sales teams that embrace a culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, and overachievement
* Champions and promotes top performers, constantly develops and coaches the team and themselves, and topgrades appropriately
* Proven partner relationships and networks, and ability to grow the impact of revenue streams and territory development through the partner ecosystem
* Ownership of driving successful pipeline generation activities developed by marketing or the partner community
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For positions in this location (Bay Area, CA), we offer a base pay of $167,900 - $249,500, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
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Admin Assistant_Sacramento CA
Sacramento, CA jobs
360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.
Job Description
We are looking to fill a position for Admin assistant in Sacramento CA.
Qualifications
At least 4 years of relevant experience as an Admin assistant is required.
Additional Information
In person interview is acceptable
Director, Customer Business Unit
San Diego, CA jobs
Yes Region: Americas Country: USA The Global Business Unit Director is responsible to manage a team of multiple global program managers / Customer Focus Team leads or a group of customers sub-division, or manage a significant or strategic account in our growing Connectivity and Cloud Solutions business. Additionally, this role provides collaborative support to Sales and Business Development for new and competitive business quotes for manufacturing, product solutions, repair or design services.
The Director is responsible to manage the overall relationship with a group of customers including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
+ Contract and commercial management
+ Account profitability and financial performance
+ Overall Customer Satisfaction
+ Developing and executing Account Plans for growth
+ Pricing and quoting (supervising activities from Sales, SCM, Quoting and CFT)
+ Identifying customer needs and expectations and opportunities for growth
+ Supporting Sales and Business Development for new and competitive business quotes
+ Coordination of new program introductions and product transfers between sites
**The ideal candidate is in the Houston area.**
**Ideal Experience**
+ Relevant experience in leading account engagements with responsibility for customer satisfaction, contract negotiation, commercial management, financial performance and team leadership.
+ Working knowledge of EMS/JDM/ODM business engagement models.
+ Experience in working with contemporary supply chain management principles, practices and buying behaviors.
+ Demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance objectives in both revenue and profit.
+ Comfort with key operational and financial metrics; with a track record of always knowing your numbers
+ Significant experience with information and management systems-not just planning them but implementing and adapting them to be meaningful in achieving superior results in complex operations
+ Five years experience in Account Management, Bus. Dev related roles with a proven track record
+ Able to successfully mentor and motivate a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse organization in a fast-paced, demanding, volatile business environment
+ Strategic thinking combined with a capability to deep-dive day to day tactical operational issues as required. Ability to think quickly, learn rapidly and make fast decisions
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge and make decisions based on limited data
+ Ability to manage complexity across multiple organizations and product lines
+ Hardware manufacturing, preferably with EMS background. Multi-Geo Site Ops and P&L Responsibility is a plus
+ Hardware Procurement, OEM experience is preferred
**Detailed Description**
Will typically manage a customer portfolio or sub-division with & $100M plus annual revenue. The relationships will be complex in nature with interfaces to several different customer functional CLS sites.
The Director will act as the primary executive interface on all commercial areas & operates freely within the objectives set by the Division. Provides direct & indirect supervision to all subordinate staff involved in support of each customer under the director's ownership. This includes long-term planning, objective setting, policy formation, interpretation & management while providing latitude & discretion to subordinates.
Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-site and global basis. Has overall commercial accountability for global BUs. Work requires investigating & resolving a wide variety of highly unusual conditions that carry long-term implications. Requires developing new strategies, policies, practices, methods, programs or techniques & utilizing them to analyze & interpret difficult problems or situations &/or establishing new strategic direction that is site/multi-site specific. Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans & objectives. Has overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing & maintaining costs, methods and extended support team locally and centrally. Makes final decisions on administrative & operational matters in the area of responsibility to ensure achievement of
objectives.
Directs & controls directly or indirectly the activities of a cross functional team. through several local managers. Assigns objectives, reviews performance & approves employee compensation where appropriate, coaches for improved performance. Regularly interacts with exec &/or major customers. Interactions normally involve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing & persuading other senior level managers. May represent the organization in public speaking venues and trade events.
Acts as the primary interface between the customer & the company for managing specific programs to achieve planned objectives. Works with the site teams to plan & monitor activities to ensure that product deliveries & quality meet requirements & that projects/programs are on schedule. Projects/programs include: MRP volumes & commitments, new product development support, manufacturing readiness reviews & contract execution. Coordinates & hosts regular (as needed) program tracking meetings with the customer & internal account team members to ensure ongoing communication & up-to-date progress/status reporting occurs.
Manages current & planned programs to achieve planned revenue. Monitors plans to meet commitments & schedules for customers. Coordinates action plans with the sites to correct out-of-plan conditions. Prepares, distributes & analyzes customer surveys & self-assessments. Receives & resolves customer issues & complaints. Acts as a customer advocate to drive prioritization of projects & responses to problems/issues. Participates in forecasting & planning & monitoring of efficiency & execution of account strategies. Participates in the pricing/bid preparation process & contract development. Monitors the impact on cash cycle and presents charges to the customers where appropriate under the terms of the MSA. Provides performance reporting & analysis for monthly commercial and operations reviews & quarterly Customer Satisfaction.
**Physical Demands**
+ Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
+ Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
+ Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, etc.) are frequently required.
+ Frequent overnight travel may be required
+ Duties of this position may require working very long hours for months at a time
**Typical Experience**
+ Twelve plus years of relevant experience
**Typical Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA is preferred.
+ Educational requirements may vary by geography.
**Notes**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
_The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate._ _Salary Range: $140,000 - 195,000 Annually_
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Department Director, Energy Resources and Demand
Lemont, IL jobs
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking to hire a Department Director for the Energy Resources and Demand department of the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Assessments (ESIA) division. ESIA is a part of the Advanced Energy Technologies directorate of Argonne National Laboratory.
In this position the candidate will perform technical, economic, and environmental analyses of energy and power systems, develop and apply methodologies and tools for techno-economic analyses of energy technologies and systems, including electricity generating technologies, energy storage, building technologies, demand response, distributed energy resources, industrial technologies, and other energy technologies and conversion processes. Tools include computer modeling and simulations, energy analysis algorithms, economic and financial models, and building and industrial technology modeling. Analyses include analyses of energy resources and demand modeling and simulation, engineering economics and finance, life cycle analysis, optimization and equilibrium analysis, impact analysis, and technology assessment. Personnel have education and/or experience in engineering, economics, or related fields. This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, a job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will provide technical direction, leadership, coordination, and support for research of energy and environmental systems, including the analysis of energy resources and demand, and for the development of research programs. Management responsibilities include managing technical staff, project planning and management, and program development. Program development responsibilities include identifying potential research areas and opportunities, developing laboratory's expertise and capabilities, and pursuing funding from sponsors. Technology leadership responsibilities include planning and leading research and programs that include the development and application of computational simulation tools to evaluate and analyze energy technologies and energy supply and demand systems from the perspective of cost and performance, end-use requirements, environmental impacts, and socioeconomic issues.
Position Requirements
Knowledge of electric power systems and electricity markets, both traditionally regulated and competitive wholesale markets.
Knowledge of smart building technologies and the performance, cost, and risks of energy efficiency measures.
Knowledge of conventional and next-generation manufacturing technologies, and their environmental impacts including energy use, water use, and emissions.
Experience conducting life cycle assessments and techno-economic analyses of energy, building, and industrial technologies.
Knowledge of advanced modeling and simulation techniques, including optimization, equilibrium simulation, and agent-based modeling.
Knowledge of energy storage systems and experience in techno-economic assessments and valuation analysis of various storage technologies.
Knowledge of hydroelectric system modeling, including pumped-storage technologies.
Knowledge of the principles and theories of engineering and economics as they apply to energy/electric system planning and environmental analyses.
Experience and skills in managing large programs involving multiple projects and sponsors, while ensuring quality of work within budget and on time.
Experience and skills in team leadership, personnel management and development, and interpersonal relationships.
Skills in designing, developing and implementing computer models for energy systems and technologies to address key national and international energy issues.
Experience and skills in managing large projects with multi-partner project teams and interacting with a variety of sponsors and stakeholders.
Experience and skills in adapting own capabilities and the capabilities of multidisciplinary research staff to complex, dynamic, and rapidly changing requirements of research sponsors.
Skilled oral and written communications skills with a wide variety of audiences at all levels of the organization.
Experience and skills in developing and managing research programs for sponsored work, following Argonne, DOE, and/or other federal agency policies and procedures.
Demonstrated leadership abilities in recruiting and mentoring junior-level staff.
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.
These levels of knowledge and skill are typically achieved through formal education in engineering, economics, or physical sciences at a PhD level, supplemented by 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated accomplishment in a technical management role, or formal education at MS level supplemented by 15 years of relevant experience and demonstrated accomplishment.
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Eng Systems Modeling-Simulation-Analysis Leader 2
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $157,940.00 - $256,639.50.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Auto-ApplyDepartment Director, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Infrastructure Analysis
Lemont, IL jobs
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Department Director, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Infrastructure Analysis. This is a full-time staff position with the Techno-Economic Anlaysis and Infrastructure Assessment department in the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Assessment Division. As the Director of the Department, this position will play a pivotal role in advancing development and application of the existing and new modeling and analytic capabilities. As a member of the EISA leadership team, the candidate will be responsible for developing strategic directions and pursuing implementation opportunities for the department in close collaboration with peers in the Life Cycle Analysis and Technology Assessment Department.
Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented researchers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity. Argonne's Energy Systems and Infrastructure Analysis (ESIA) division within the Advanced Energy Technologies (AET) directorate is conducting research to address advanced energy systems, their economic and environmental effects, and their role in US energy security and global competitiveness through transparent, consistent, and objective analytic models and tools. We identify opportunities for the US to develop and deploy creative strategies with world-class expertise and models/tools.
Within ESIA, the TEA and Infrastructure Analysis department focuses on developing TEA tools to evaluate economics and environmental performances of energy systems and needed infrastructure of delivering energy products such as hydrogen and electricity to the end use sectors. The department consists of two groups - the TEA Group and the Process Modeling and Analysis Group - conduct detailed modeling and simulations of emerging energy technologies such as a variety of hydrogen production technologies and new applications of sustaining energy supply systems.
The department develops and applies technoeconomic and life cycle analysis methods and tools to evaluate the value proposition of technologies and services and identify market potential/adoption risks associated with ramping up advanced technologies and energy systems relative to conventional systems. The modeling and analysis cover the entire supply chain of energy resources, including fossil, nuclear and renewables, that are needed to deploy emerging and advanced technologies across transportation, industrial and manufacturing sectors. The department assesses technology advancement by conducting detailed processing modeling to analyze industrial and manufacturing processes (e.g., petroleum refining, petrochemical production, iron and steel making, cement production, etc.) and emerging technologies (e.g., catalytic processes and innovative manufacturing solutions) for efficiency enhancement and economic improvement via system integration and optimization modeling.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the strategic direction for the Department maximizing impact towards achieving US energy security and global competitiveness.
Coordinate conception, development, and execution of R&D activities in close collaboration with peers across the division, directorate, and laboratory.
Develop and maintain cutting-edge models and tools and ensure safe, efficient operations.
Spearhead the development of innovative concepts and capabilities and guide their development into impactful research applications for broad societal impacts.
Lead a multidisciplinary R&D department providing scientific and technical leadership to group managers and principal investigators.
Support group managers and principal investigators with scope, budget, and schedule for new projects based on matching expertise and capabilities to research needs and project opportunities.
Engage with federal sponsors, peers at other national laboratories as well as domestic and international industrial collaborators through meetings, conferences, and interactions to cultivate robust project networks, foster collaboration and identifying potential project opportunities.
Position Requirements
Minimum qualifications include the following education and professional experience combinations with degree(s) in Mechanical Engineering or related field(s): PhD and 10+ years of experience; Master of Science and 12+ years of experience; Bachelor of Science and 15+ years of experience.
Supervising/leadership experiences of 10+ years.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in modeling and analysis.
Track record of strategic research road-mapping and implementation.
Knowledge of advanced and emerging energy technologies for applications in the transportation, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.
Knowledge of hydrogen production, delivery, and end uses across different economic sectors and hydrogen delivery infrastructure needs.
Experience with detailed process modeling of emerging technologies and TEA models to address economics of new technologies and systems.
Proven project management experience.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative solutions.
Demonstrated experience leading technical reports, journal articles and performing technical and non-technical presentations.
Adept at working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Eng Systems Modeling-Simulation-Analysis Leader 2
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $157,940.00 - $256,639.50.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Auto-ApplyDepartment Director, Energy Resources and Demand
Lemont, IL jobs
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking to hire a Department Director for the Energy Resources and Demand department of the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Assessments (ESIA) division. ESIA is a part of the Advanced Energy Technologies directorate of Argonne National Laboratory.
In this position the candidate will perform technical, economic, and environmental analyses of energy and power systems, develop and apply methodologies and tools for techno-economic analyses of energy technologies and systems, including electricity generating technologies, energy storage, building technologies, demand response, distributed energy resources, industrial technologies, and other energy technologies and conversion processes. Tools include computer modeling and simulations, energy analysis algorithms, economic and financial models, and building and industrial technology modeling. Analyses include analyses of energy resources and demand modeling and simulation, engineering economics and finance, life cycle analysis, optimization and equilibrium analysis, impact analysis, and technology assessment. Personnel have education and/or experience in engineering, economics, or related fields. This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, a job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will provide technical direction, leadership, coordination, and support for research of energy and environmental systems, including the analysis of energy resources and demand, and for the development of research programs. Management responsibilities include managing technical staff, project planning and management, and program development. Program development responsibilities include identifying potential research areas and opportunities, developing laboratory's expertise and capabilities, and pursuing funding from sponsors. Technology leadership responsibilities include planning and leading research and programs that include the development and application of computational simulation tools to evaluate and analyze energy technologies and energy supply and demand systems from the perspective of cost and performance, end-use requirements, environmental impacts, and socioeconomic issues.
**Position Requirements**
+ Knowledge of electric power systems and electricity markets, both traditionally regulated and competitive wholesale markets.
+ Knowledge of smart building technologies and the performance, cost, and risks of energy efficiency measures.
+ Knowledge of conventional and next-generation manufacturing technologies, and their environmental impacts including energy use, water use, and emissions.
+ Experience conducting life cycle assessments and techno-economic analyses of energy, building, and industrial technologies.
+ Knowledge of advanced modeling and simulation techniques, including optimization, equilibrium simulation, and agent-based modeling.
+ Knowledge of energy storage systems and experience in techno-economic assessments and valuation analysis of various storage technologies.
+ Knowledge of hydroelectric system modeling, including pumped-storage technologies.
+ Knowledge of the principles and theories of engineering and economics as they apply to energy/electric system planning and environmental analyses.
+ Experience and skills in managing large programs involving multiple projects and sponsors, while ensuring quality of work within budget and on time.
+ Experience and skills in team leadership, personnel management and development, and interpersonal relationships.
+ Skills in designing, developing and implementing computer models for energy systems and technologies to address key national and international energy issues.
+ Experience and skills in managing large projects with multi-partner project teams and interacting with a variety of sponsors and stakeholders.
+ Experience and skills in adapting own capabilities and the capabilities of multidisciplinary research staff to complex, dynamic, and rapidly changing requirements of research sponsors.
+ Skilled oral and written communications skills with a wide variety of audiences at all levels of the organization.
+ Experience and skills in developing and managing research programs for sponsored work, following Argonne, DOE, and/or other federal agency policies and procedures.
+ Demonstrated leadership abilities in recruiting and mentoring junior-level staff.
+ Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
+ Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.
+ These levels of knowledge and skill are typically achieved through formal education in engineering, economics, or physical sciences at a PhD level, supplemented by 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated accomplishment in a technical management role, or formal education at MS level supplemented by 15 years of relevant experience and demonstrated accomplishment.
**Job Family**
Research Development (RD)
**Job Profile**
Eng Systems Modeling-Simulation-Analysis Leader 2
**Worker Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $157,940.00 - $256,639.50.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits!
_As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
Department Director, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Infrastructure Analysis
Lemont, IL jobs
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Department Director, Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Infrastructure Analysis. This is a full-time staff position with the Techno-Economic Anlaysis and Infrastructure Assessment department in the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Assessment Division. As the Director of the Department, this position will play a pivotal role in advancing development and application of the existing and new modeling and analytic capabilities. As a member of the EISA leadership team, the candidate will be responsible for developing strategic directions and pursuing implementation opportunities for the department in close collaboration with peers in the Life Cycle Analysis and Technology Assessment Department.
Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented researchers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity. Argonne's Energy Systems and Infrastructure Analysis (ESIA) division within the Advanced Energy Technologies (AET) directorate is conducting research to address advanced energy systems, their economic and environmental effects, and their role in US energy security and global competitiveness through transparent, consistent, and objective analytic models and tools. We identify opportunities for the US to develop and deploy creative strategies with world-class expertise and models/tools.
Within ESIA, the TEA and Infrastructure Analysis department focuses on developing TEA tools to evaluate economics and environmental performances of energy systems and needed infrastructure of delivering energy products such as hydrogen and electricity to the end use sectors. The department consists of two groups - the TEA Group and the Process Modeling and Analysis Group - conduct detailed modeling and simulations of emerging energy technologies such as a variety of hydrogen production technologies and new applications of sustaining energy supply systems.
The department develops and applies technoeconomic and life cycle analysis methods and tools to evaluate the value proposition of technologies and services and identify market potential/adoption risks associated with ramping up advanced technologies and energy systems relative to conventional systems. The modeling and analysis cover the entire supply chain of energy resources, including fossil, nuclear and renewables, that are needed to deploy emerging and advanced technologies across transportation, industrial and manufacturing sectors. The department assesses technology advancement by conducting detailed processing modeling to analyze industrial and manufacturing processes (e.g., petroleum refining, petrochemical production, iron and steel making, cement production, etc.) and emerging technologies (e.g., catalytic processes and innovative manufacturing solutions) for efficiency enhancement and economic improvement via system integration and optimization modeling.
Responsibilities:
+ Develop and implement the strategic direction for the Department maximizing impact towards achieving US energy security and global competitiveness.
+ Coordinate conception, development, and execution of R&D activities in close collaboration with peers across the division, directorate, and laboratory.
+ Develop and maintain cutting-edge models and tools and ensure safe, efficient operations.
+ Spearhead the development of innovative concepts and capabilities and guide their development into impactful research applications for broad societal impacts.
+ Lead a multidisciplinary R&D department providing scientific and technical leadership to group managers and principal investigators.
+ Support group managers and principal investigators with scope, budget, and schedule for new projects based on matching expertise and capabilities to research needs and project opportunities.
+ Engage with federal sponsors, peers at other national laboratories as well as domestic and international industrial collaborators through meetings, conferences, and interactions to cultivate robust project networks, foster collaboration and identifying potential project opportunities.
**Position Requirements**
+ Minimum qualifications include the following education and professional experience combinations with degree(s) in Mechanical Engineering or related field(s): PhD and 10+ years of experience; Master of Science and 12+ years of experience; Bachelor of Science and 15+ years of experience.
+ Supervising/leadership experiences of 10+ years.
+ Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in modeling and analysis.
+ Track record of strategic research road-mapping and implementation.
+ Knowledge of advanced and emerging energy technologies for applications in the transportation, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.
+ Knowledge of hydrogen production, delivery, and end uses across different economic sectors and hydrogen delivery infrastructure needs.
+ Experience with detailed process modeling of emerging technologies and TEA models to address economics of new technologies and systems.
+ Proven project management experience.
+ Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative solutions.
+ Demonstrated experience leading technical reports, journal articles and performing technical and non-technical presentations.
+ Adept at working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
+ This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.
+ Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
+ Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.
**Job Family**
Research Development (RD)
**Job Profile**
Eng Systems Modeling-Simulation-Analysis Leader 2
**Worker Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $157,940.00 - $256,639.50.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Click here (******************************************** to view Argonne employee benefits!
_As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law._
_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
Director - Corporate Travel & Expense
Director job at Freshdesk
Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of "solutions" that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.
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At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks' customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.
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Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer service-focused Director of Corporate Travel and Expense (T&E) to build, manage, and scale our global T&E programs. This critical leadership role requires strong analytical skills to drive cost savings, ensure policy compliance, and enhance the overall traveler experience for all employees, from executives to global field teams.
You will be responsible for defining the future of our travel program, establishing new systems, and leading negotiations that directly impact our bottom line. We are in the early stages of replacing most of our T&E systems, and we want you to get involved in building and defining these from the beginning.
Key Responsibilities
Global Program Strategy & Operations
* Design, implement, and lead the global corporate T&E strategy, ensuring seamless, cost-effective, and compliant travel for all employees across all regions.
* Serve as the primary internal subject matter expert for all travel and expense policies, systems, and procedures.
* Proactively monitor emerging travel risks, trends, and technologies to ensure the program remains best-in-class.
* Propose and communicate changes and improvements to our senior leadership team as well as our employees.
* Drive our transition to a new Travel Management Company (TMC) and Online Booking Tool (OBT) and ensure it works well across all countries where we have employees.
Financial Management & Analytics
* Oversee and manage the global travel and expense budget, identifying areas for optimization and delivering tangible cost savings year over year.
* Run in-depth analytics and generate comprehensive reports for the FP&A team and senior leadership, highlighting spending trends, compliance rates, and ROI of vendor relationships.
* Manage all vendor relationships, leading negotiations and contract management for major service providers, including airlines, global hotel chains, and TMCs.
Corporate Card and Expense Systems
* Support the implementation of a new expense management tool (final selection still to be decided) and ensure it is set up to be most user friendly across the globe.
* Manage the relationship and continue to optimize the expense management platform to maximize efficiency and user experience.
* Lead the strategic assessment, implementation, and oversight of a future corporate card program, including card set-up, distribution, and policy compliance protocols.
Cross-Functional Partnership
* Collaborate closely with the Meetings & Events team to provide strategic support, vendor leverage, and T&E policy guidance for large internal and external events.
* Negotiate contracts with large hotels and work with the TMC or third party vendors to coordinate all employees traveling to these events.
* Partner with HR and Legal to ensure T&E policies are consistent, fair, and adhere to all global regulatory and labor laws.
Additional Initiatives
* Develop a tailored strategy for ground transportation (cab and ride-share) in India to ensure safety, cost control, and compliance.
* Act as the final approval point for all complex travel exceptions, ensuring fairness and strict adherence to internal controls.
Qualifications
* Exceptionally detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage complex policies, contracts, and financial data with meticulous accuracy.
* Strong analytical proficiency with an ability to analyze complex datasets, benchmark with other companies, and run financial analyses to translate raw data into actionable business intelligence.
* Customer service focused with a history of balancing corporate compliance/cost controls with a positive, supportive, and efficient traveler experience for employees and executives.
* 10+ years of experience in Corporate Travel Management, Global Expense Operations, or Procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership/Director role overseeing a global program and team.
* Knowledge of India travel processes and Government regulations.
* Expert-level knowledge of major expense management systems.
* Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management with major travel vendors (airlines, hotels, TMCs).
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
* Requires occasional international travel (1 - 2 times per year) to meet with global teams and key vendors.
Additional Information
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,800.00 - 202,400.00. This role is also eligible for a target bonus.
Compensation is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to location, experience, job-related skills, and level. Bonus/equity may be available. Freshworks offers multiple options for dental, medical, vision, disability and life insurances. Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending, commuter benefits and wellness benefits are also offered. Freshworks also offers adoption and parental leave benefits.
At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.