Travel Program Manager - EnergyLink

Leading The Travel Experience For A Fortune 500 Infrastructure LeaderLocation: Houston, TX (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday | Core Hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Company: EnergyLink Sourcing, a Quanta Services CompanyEnergyLink Sourcing is seeking an experienced Travel Program Manager to lead and optimize our enterprise-wide travel program supporting Quanta Services operating companies across North America. This highly visible role serves as the strategic owner of corporate travel, balancing cost management, traveler experience, supplier performance, and program compliance across a diverse and rapidly growing organization.As the enterprise travel expert, you will work closely with operating company leaders, employees, travel management partners, and suppliers to develop travel solutions that support business objectives while ensuring safety, efficiency, and a best-in-class traveler experience. This is an opportunity to build and influence travel strategy on a large scale while partnering with one of the nation's leading infrastructure organizations.If you're passionate about creating world-class travel programs, negotiating game-changing supplier partnerships, leveraging data to drive results, and delivering exceptional traveler experiences, this role was built for you.What You'll DoServe as the enterprise-wide owner and subject matter expert for Quanta's business travel program, supporting multiple operating companies across North America.Develop, implement, and optimize travel policies while providing guidance to operating companies with varying levels of travel program maturity.Manage relationships with travel management companies (TMCs), airlines, hotel providers, rental car agencies, and travel technology partners.Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor performance reviews to drive value and improve service levels.Own travel spends management, reporting, budgeting, and savings initiatives across the enterprise.Monitor travel program performance through analytics, dashboards, and quarterly business reviews for leadership.Act as the primary escalation point for complex travel disruptions, emergencies, and traveler support issues.Support employee travel needs, including booking tool access, travel guidance, policy interpretation, and issue resolution.Lead implementation, administration, and adoption of travel booking and expense management platforms.Coordinate traveler safety and duty-of-care initiatives in partnership with HR, Security, and business leadership.Manage group travel, executive travel, conferences, and special travel projects as required.Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, traveler feedback, and industry best practices.Support onboarding of newly acquired operating companies into the enterprise travel program.What You'll BringBachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.7+ years of corporate travel management, travel operations, procurement, supplier management, or related experience.Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships within the travel industry.Experience managing Travel Management Company (TMC) relationships and enterprise travel programs.Strong analytical, reporting, and budget management skills.Experience using travel booking and expense management platforms such as Concur, Navan, Egencia, SAP Concur, or similar solutions.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently and influence outcomes across a decentralized organization.PreferredExperience supporting multi-entity, decentralized, or shared-services organizations.Global travel program management experience.Knowledge of traveler safety, duty-of-care, and risk management practices.Professional certifications such as GTP, CCTE, CPSM, or related credentials.Experience with sustainability initiatives, travel emissions reporting, or ESG-related travel programs.Ability to travel is up to 10% as business needs require.What You'll GetAt EnergyLink Sourcing, we believe in investing in our employees and providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.Competitive compensation packageMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO) and Paid HolidaysLife and Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional development and career growth opportunitiesAccess to industry-leading training and development resourcesOpportunity to work for a growing organization within the Quanta Services family of companiesCollaborative and team-oriented cultureExposure to enterprise-level travel, procurement, and supplier management initiativesHigh visibility and interaction with leadership across the organizationOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on programs supporting employees across North AmericaEqual Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.