This is an incredible opportunity to join a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale, helping customers run some of the world’s most demanding AI and data-intensive environments.
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As our first Travel Manager, you will design and lead the corporate travel program for DDN. Currently, travel is handled individually by employees; your mission is to support this activity to maximize budget efficiency, ensure traveler safety, and provide a seamless experience for our team. You will be the architect of our Travel Policy and the primary negotiator for our global travel partnerships.
What you’ll do
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- Policy Development: Support and maintain the company’s first formal Global Travel Policy. Define "what is reasonable" for flights, hotels, and per diems.
- Vendor Negotiation: Build a "Preferred Vendor" program.
You will negotiate corporate rates with airlines, hotel chains, and car rental agencies to ensure we get more value than a standard retail customer.
- T&E; System Management: Utilize our Navan program to control and report on bookings.
- Budget Optimization: Analyze travel patterns to find cost‑saving opportunities (e.g., "We spend $50k/year in London; let's sign a fixed-rate deal with a hotel near our office").
- Exception Management: Act as the final "approver" for travel requests that fall outside of policy, balancing business needs with fiscal discipline.
- Duty of Care: Establish protocols to locate and support employees during global emergencies or travel disruptions.
- Sustainability Tracking: Track the carbon footprint of company travel and suggest "greener" alternatives like rail over short‑haul flights.
What we’re looking for
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- Foundational Experience: 3+ years in corporate travel management
📌 Travel & Expenses Manager (Madrid)
🏢 DDN
📍 Madrid