Project Manager-Travel & Expense(For independent contractors)

Please note, this is a 5-month assignment for freelancers.

The pay rate is 55-78 EUR/hour.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager to lead our Travel & Expense (T&E) team’s project portfolio. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of our T&E processes and systems. This role requires strong project management skills, understanding of T&E best practices with deep operational insight, ensuring solutions align with day-to-day processes, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the T&E team and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage T&E projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and scope.

  
  

• Develop and maintain project plans, including schedules, resources, and risk assessments.

  
  

• Coordinate with stakeholders, including finance, HR, and IT, to gather requirements and ensure project alignment.

  
  

• Implement and optimize T&E policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.

  
  

• Provide training and support to employees on T&E systems and processes.

  
  

• Monitor T&E spending and identify opportunities for cost savings.

  
  

• Analyze T&E data and generate reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).

  
  

• Design and create reports for program management and stakeholders.

  
  

• Troubleshoot and resolve T&E-related issues and provide ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.

  
  

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a Travel & Expense context.

  
  

• Strong understanding of T&E policies, procedures, and systems.

  
  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

  
  

• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

  
  

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

  
  

• Experience with T&E software and integrated systems (e.g. Concur Travel, Concur Expense, Workday, SAP, Mulesoft)

  
  

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