Travel & Expense Governance Process Owner (Americas)

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Travel & Expense Governance Process Owner (Americas) in Nashville, TN.

The Travel & Expense Governance Process owner will have a strategic leadership role overseeing Schneider Electric's Global Business Travel & Expense (BTEX) Governance for the Americas.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for shaping and executing regional travel and expense strategies, ensuring policy compliance, traveler safety, process optimization, and a seamless, digitized user experience-including group travel management.

What will you do?

You will:


* Develop and execute a strategic travel program for the Americas aligned with Schneider Electric's global BTEX goals, focusing on business priorities, digitization, and cross-functional alignment.


* Oversee end-to-end T&E operations, including travel processes, technologies, vendor management, and service delivery.


* Collaborate with vendors and internal teams (Procurement, Finance, Security, Digital, Compliance) to standardize processes and ensure seamless, policy-compliant travel services.


* Drive stakeholder engagement, influence decisions, and ensure KPIs are met through strategic business partnering.


* Enhance traveler services through automation, technology improvements, and innovation in T&E solutions.


* Use data storytelling to deliver insights on spend, compliance, and cost optimization; manage vendor relationships and report performance regularly.

Additional Regional Responsiblities:

You will:


* Oversee T&E governance for the Americas, ensuring regional requirements are met.


* Lead operational planning and process optimization aligned with global and local standards.


* Partner with service and tech providers to enhance program performance and value.


* Manage strategic vendor relationships across travel services (agency, airline, hotel, card, ground).


* Provide expertise in travel technologies and manage platforms and training for compliance.


* Collaborate with Procurement and internal teams to drive savings, improve services, and implement best practices.


* Monitor and report on travel spend, compliance, and budget forecasts.


* Coordinate with Global Security to ensure traveler safety, especially during emergencies.

Who will you report to? VP of Global Business Travel and Expense (T&E) Governance with a dotted functional line to the BTEX Global Travel Operations and Expense Tower leaders.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?



* Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.


* 5+ years of experience in corporate travel, business management, procurement, consulting, or finance.


* Deep knowledge of travel ecosystems: GDS, OBTs, TMCs, BI tools, and expense systems.


* Proficient in Concur Travel & Expense and integrated travel technologies.


* Strong communicator across global teams; skilled in simplifying complex topics.

Spanish is a plus.


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