About the role
Global Hotel Program Manager This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: How you will make your mark : Define annual objectives and milestones to ensure successful execution of the hotel program strategy Lead the end-to-end annual RFP process, including defining
requirements, developing bid packages, and facilitating bidder conferences Evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals to secure competitive pricing and favorable contractual terms Lead supplier selection activities and provide final recommendations based on strategic, financial, and operational criteria Negotiate and execute supplier contracts to achieve optimal commercial outcomes Develop and implement strategies for chainwide hotel agreements Drive top-quartile compliance with the preferred hotel program Build and maintain relationships with global stakeholders to leverage local market insights and improve program performance Collaborate with hotel partners on strategic initiatives and long-term program development Conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers, analyzing performance metrics such as spend, volume, rate quality, availability, and market share Develop strategies for loyalty program enhancements, including status upgrades with preferred partners Manage corporate reward programs to maximize utilization and prevent benefit expiration Oversee long-term accommodation requests to ensure alignment with program standards and cost efficiency Manage third-party provider relationships (e.g., rate assurance), including performance tracking and savings realization Leverage reporting and analytics to expand discount availability and inform sourcing strategies Monitor and resolve escalated hotel service issues, including quality, payment, and safety concerns Develop and execute Online Booking Tool (OBT) strategies to optimize hotel display and promote preferred suppliers Communicate program goals, updates, and strategies to internal stakeholders, travel agencies, and external partners Engage travelers and arrangers through communication channels such as intranet content, training sessions, and supplier events Represent HPE within the hotel and travel industry; attend conferences as appropriate Track and report savings performance, including maintaining savings tools and providing regular updates Support supplier partnership initiatives, including Mutual Value Partnership (MVP) engagements Expand knowledge across broader travel categories to serve as a cross-functional subject matter expert Support additional team initiatives and projects as needed About You: Bachelor’s degree 6-8 years of relevant experience in the hotel or travel industry Fluent in English Strong global/geographical knowledge Ability to comply with in-office work guidelines Knowledge and Skills: Strong knowledge of the travel industry, particularly hotel sourcing and corporate travel programs Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Effective negotiation and contract management capabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to develop forecasts, plans, and strategic recommendations Adaptability and interest in leveraging evolving technologies (e.g., automation, AI tools) Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills High attention to detail with a proactive, curious mindset Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Copilot, Excel) Additional Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Complex Project Management, Contract Management, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience Strategy, Data Science, Design Thinking, Empathy, Engineering Product Development, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Global Sourcing, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Negotiation {+ 4 more} What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of