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Vice President, Travel & Meetings Management

Morgan Stanley4.0·Posted 1 month ago

Location

All India

Experience

10–14 years

Required Skills

LeadershipVendor ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ApplicationsPolicy DevelopmentChange ManagementTeam LeadershipTravel TechnologyTravel Program ManagementExpense OperationsOrganizational SkillsSAP ConcurTravel Management SystemsDiversityInclusion Initiatives

About the Role

As a Vice President within Travel and Expense Management at Morgan Stanley, you will be the strategic leader of Morgan Stanley's travel program in India, overseeing all aspects of travel and expense for the Corporate Services division. You will empower businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience.

Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the India Travel & Expense program - Lead and inspire a team of FTEs and FTCs across India, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability - Champion value creation, operational efficiency, governance, and control

  • • Oversee vendor management, negotiations, contract administration, and performance analytics

  • • Build strong partnerships with business units, promoting cost-effective travel solutions and best practices

  • • Deliver actionable insights and robust management reporting to inform business decisions

  • • Benchmark and implement leading practices to maintain a world-class travel program

  • • Ensure exceptional support for VIP travelers and provide rapid, effective responses to operational challenges

  • • Lead performance reviews with preferred partners and contribute to global projects

    • Qualifications Required: - Over 10 years of experience in travel program management

  • • Familiarity with expense operations and industry standards

  • • Expertise in managing senior-level business relationships and vendor partnerships

  • • Exceptional communication and presentation skills

  • • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, SAP Concur, and travel management systems

  • • Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities

  • • Demonstrated success in driving change and leading teams

  • • In-depth knowledge of travel technology, policy development, and industry trends

  • • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively

    • At Morgan Stanley, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. The company values diversity and inclusion, and provides attractive employee benefits and perks. There is ample opportunity for career advancement for those who show passion and dedication in their work. As a Vice President within Travel and Expense Management at Morgan Stanley, you will be the strategic leader of Morgan Stanley's travel program in India, overseeing all aspects of travel and expense for the Corporate Services division. You will empower businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience.

    Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the India Travel & Expense program

  • • Lead and inspire a team of FTEs and FTCs across India, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

  • • Champion value creation, operational efficiency, governance, and control

  • • Oversee vendor management, negotiations, contract administration, and performance analytics

  • • Build strong partnerships with business units, promoting cost-effective travel solutions and best practices

  • • Deliver actionable insights and robust management reporting to inform business decisions

  • • Benchmark and implement leading practices to maintain a world-class travel program

  • • Ensure exceptional support for VIP travelers and provide rapid, effective responses to operational challenges

  • • Lead performance reviews with preferred partners and contribute to global projects

    • Qualifications Required:

  • • Over 10 years of experience in travel program management

  • • Familiarity with expense operations and industry standards

  • • Expertise in managing senior-level business relationships and vendor partnerships

  • • Exceptional communication and presentation skills

  • • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, SAP Concur, and travel management systems

  • • Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership capabilities

  • • Demonstrated success in driving change and leading teams

  • • In-depth knowledge of travel technology, policy development, and industry trends

  • • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively

    • At Morgan Stanley, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. The company values diversity and inclusion, and provides attractive employee benefits and perks. There is ample opportunity for career advancement for those who show passion and dedication in their work.

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    Ideal Candidate

    Someone who has scaled a travel program from tactical to strategic—moved from managing individual contracts to designing enterprise-wide policy, negotiated multi-year agreements with hotel/airline chains, and built teams that reduced travel costs 15%+ while improving traveler NPS.

    Estimated Salary Range(medium confidence)

    ₹35 L – ₹55 L per year

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    About Morgan Stanley

    Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services.

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