About this role
At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!
Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.
Your Impact
As the Travel Program Manager, you will build and own the company’s first centralized, enterprise-wide travel program, transforming how thousands of employees book, manage, and expense travel across a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization.
Your work will directly impact cost control, policy compliance, traveler experience, and operational efficiency. By creating structure where none existed, you will enable leadership to make data-driven decisions, unlock millions in cost savings, and ensure seamless integration as the company scales and acquires new businesses.
You will serve as the single source of truth for all travel operations—connecting Finance, HR, Operations, IT, and Communications with external vendors and the Travel Management Company (TMC) to deliver a modern, compliant, and high-performance travel program.
Core Responsibilities
Program Strategy, Launch & Governance
Own the design, rollout, and governance of the company’s centralized travel program
Finalize and implement the travel policy, approval workflows, and operating model
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and Communications to ensure full adoption and alignment
Lead the integration of travel policies and systems across newly acquired companies
Vendor & TMC Management
Act as the primary relationship owner for all travel vendors and the Travel Management Company (TMC)
Negotiate air, hotel, rental car, and TMC contracts, including pricing, SLAs, and renewals
Monitor vendor performance, traveler experience, and service delivery
Spend Management, Compliance & Reporting
Build and maintain travel dashboards, reporting, and executive insights
Identify cost-saving opportunities, leakage, and compliance risks
Drive policy adherence and continuously improve spend controls
Communications, Training & Enablement
Ensure travel policy and booking tools are embedded into new-hire onboarding
Create and maintain a central travel hub (policy, how-to guides, FAQs, tools)
Develop and launch training materials for employees, managers, and approvers
Serve as the escalation point for travel issues, exceptions, and complex cases
Optimization & M&A Integration
Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce friction, and improve the traveler experience
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for compliance, cost, and efficiency
Act as the travel integration lead for acquisitions, including:
Policy harmonization
System transitions
Vendor consolidation
Change communications
Core Experience
5+ years in travel program management, corporate procurement, or enterprise operations
Proven experience launching or rebuilding company-wide programs
Strong vendor negotiation and contract management background
Experience managing spend, reporting, and compliance
Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives across Finance, HR, IT, and Operations
Comfortable working in high-growth, acquisition-driven environments
Ability to own ambiguity, build structure, and execute at speed
At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.
What We Offer
Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!
Other facts
About Pearce Services
PEARCE SERVICES is the largest national independent provider of outsourced repair, maintenance, and engineering services to critical infrastructure in the renewable energy, power generation, and telecom industries. Pearce offers innovative, tech-enabled services for telecom, renewable energy, electric vehicle (EV), and energy storage system infrastructure customers. Pearce is headquartered in Paso Robles, CA, and has 25 offices throughout the US with 1,800+ team members.
Our diverse services include:
1) Wireline Services: Turnkey expansion and repair services for outside plant remote terminals in broadband and fiber networks.
2) Wireless Services: A comprehensive suite of cell site tower and ground services including line & antenna, microwave, HVAC, power & electrical (generator, battery, power plant), site maintenance, and inspection services.
3) Engineering and Professional Services: OSP design engineering and consulting solutions for network planning
4) Network Services: Inside plant engineering, installation services, and turn-key management of ongoing network operations for wireline, wireless and hybrid networks.
5) Solar Operations & Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, commissioning, technical remote operations, and site maintenance for Utility and Commercial-scale Solar.
6) Wind Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, retrofit/replacement, construction, and site maintenance for Utility and Commercial scale Windpower.
7) EV Operations & Maintenance Services: EVSE Equipment maintenance, campaigns, remote coverage, and vendor-managed inventory for EV charging stations.
8) BESS Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, campaigns, vendor-managed inventory for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
What you'll do
- The Travel Program Manager will design and implement a centralized travel program, ensuring policy compliance and operational efficiency. This role will also involve managing vendor relationships and integrating travel policies across newly acquired companies.
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