Global Hotel Program Manager

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Global Hotel Program Manager This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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: The Global Hotel Program Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, sourcing, and ongoing management of HPE’s global hotel program within a large, complex organization. This role develops and executes category strategies that optimize spend, enhance the traveler experience, and ensure compliance with corporate policies. The manager oversees supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management across a diverse portfolio of hotel partners, leveraging data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strong supplier relationships to drive value. As a subject matter expert, this role collaborates cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, travel management companies, and suppliers to deliver cost savings, improve program adoption, and mitigate risk. The role also leads RFP processes, manages supplier relationships (including quarterly business reviews), and continuously evolves the hotel program in alignment with business needs and industry trends. 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 ag

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