Global Travel Manager

As a Global Travel Manager, you will lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of Kellanova's global travel program. Reporting to the Director, Global Travel & Expense, this role will oversee travel policies, supplier partnerships, travel technology platforms, traveler experience, duty of care, and cost optimization initiatives across our global organization. You'll work closely with partners across Finance, Procurement, HR, Security, Legal, Tax, Sustainability, and IT to deliver a travel program that is safe, compliant, cost-effective, and user focused.

This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence travel strategy on a global scale. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, shape supplier partnerships, drive technology enhancements, and leverage data to improve both associate experience and business outcomes. The position offers broad exposure across multiple functions and provides an opportunity to build expertise in global operations, procurement, supplier management, risk management, and corporate services.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Travel Program Leadership – Lead the execution and continuous improvement of Kellanova's global travel program, ensuring alignment with business priorities, associate needs, compliance requirements, and financial objectives.
• Supplier & Partner Management – Manage strategic relationships with travel management companies, airlines, hotels, ground transportation providers, and travel technology partners to drive performance, value, and service excellence.
• Technology & Process Optimization – Oversee travel and expense platforms, online booking tools, reporting solutions, and traveler support technologies while driving enhancements and change management initiatives.
• Cost & Performance Management – Monitor travel spend, supplier utilization, compliance metrics, and savings opportunities while developing recommendations that improve program effectiveness and financial results.
• Traveler Experience & Risk Management – Enhance the end-to-end traveler experience while supporting duty of care, traveler safety, compliance, and business continuity through strong partnerships and proactive program governance.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Hospitality, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience managing global or regional corporate travel programs.
• Experience working with travel management companies, airline, hotel, and ground transportation supplier programs, online booking tools, and travel expense platforms. 
• Demonstrated success delivering cost savings initiatives, supplier performance management, policy governance, and stakeholder engagement programs. 
• Strong understanding of corporate travel industry trends, supplier markets, distribution channels, travel risk, and traveler experience best practices. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and business insights. 
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively across a global, matrixed organization.
• Ability to travel both domestic and international.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $106,500 - $139,755, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 15th, 2026. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

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Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .