Corporate Travel Manager

About Forterra At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance. Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real‑time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments. About the role Forterra is seeking a Corporate Travel Manager to build and own our corporate travel program. This role sits within Internal Operations and is responsible for the full travel experience—from policy development and vendor relationships to platform management and employee support. As our travel program grows alongside the company, you'll ensure it runs efficiently, cost‑effectively, and with a great employee experience at the center. What you’ll do Build, implement, and continuously improve Forterra’s corporate travel policies and program Govern travel policy day to day, including exception requests, approvals, and escalations Own vendor relationships with airlines, hotels, car rental providers, and travel technology partners Manage and optimize our travel platform to improve usability and capture cost savings Triage and resolve traveler issues, distinguishing one‑off problems from systemic ones, and escalating systemic issues with a recommended fix Analyze travel spend and provide regular reporting with actionable recommendations Serve as the internal subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all things travel, including traveler duty of care, safety, and policy compliance Partner cross‑functionally to align the travel program with company needs Qualifications 3+ years of corporate travel management experience Demonstrated ability to build and mature a travel program in a scaling environment Experience managing vendor contracts and negotiations Hands‑on experience with travel management platforms Strong analytical skills and comfort working with spend data Runs a function with minimal direction: spots problems early, solves what they can, and surfaces decisions rather than escalating every issue Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with Navan, Egencia, or Perk Experience in high‑growth technology or defense companies Understanding of, or exposure to, government‑contract travel compliance (Fly America Act, JTR/per diem, DCAA documentation) is a plus. US Salary Range $90,000—$140,000 The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full‑time, high‑demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. Benefits Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA‑eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents. Basic Life/AD&D, short and long‑term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December. Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year. A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend. 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after‑tax deferral with company match up to 4%. Forterra is an equal‑opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr