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Director, Program Management (Hybrid)
Full time, Tokyo, Japan
For this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of program managers or a major account. You will be accountable for achieving the company's goals related to client retention, quality service delivery, client and BCD Travel profitability, preferred vendor maximization, and technology implementation.
As a Director, Program Management, you will
- Provide oversight and direction of the team, including performance/activity updates with stakeholders
- Ensure multi-level, strategic client relationships are being established
- Support the development of clients and department budget
- Evaluate and analyze the department budget and provide improvement recommendations to department leadership
- Lead the account management team to develop strategic client business plans to achieve the client and BCD Travel's objectives
- Explore opportunities to expand client servicing relationships through (regional or global) expansion
- Lead or support the negotiation process for the development of Service Level Agreements
- Negotiate all client contract terms consistent with company approval processes and commercial policy in a timely manner
- Manage the performance of direct reports and downline employees
About you
- Extensive relevant management work experience
- Experience as an account manager in a corporate environment
- Business travel industry experience is preferred
- Computer literate in business software applications
- Excellent written and communication skills in English and Japanese
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically
What we offer you
At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.
About us
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.
Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:
- https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/
- https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/
- https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/
You’ll be offered
- Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
- Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
- A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
- Travel industry professional perks and discounts
- An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
Ready to join the journey? Apply now!
We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at [email protected].
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