Travel and Expense Program Manager

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60181, Villa Park, IL, USA
In-Office
90K-120K Annually
Senior level
Real Estate • Transportation • Hospitality • Industrial
The Role
Own and administer Rose Paving's travel, corporate card, and expense ecosystem. Manage Divvy/Concur configurations, approval hierarchies, and audits; oversee lodging and vendor relationships; develop and enforce T&E policies; design integrations and automated workflows; provide spend reporting and analytics; drive process improvements and cross-functional alignment.
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Who We Are

For over 50 years, Rose Paving has been more than just a paving company—we’ve been a team of planners, problem-solvers, and dedicated partners. Our journey began in 1974 as a modest sealcoating operation on Chicago’s South Side, and through a shared commitment to quality and hard work, we’ve grown into a national leader with over 30 branches across the country.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate individuals who want to be part of a legacy of excellence. If you value long-term performance and are looking for a place where your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is supported, we’d love to meet you!

The Travel & Expense Program Manager will own Rose Paving’s end-to-end travel, corporate card, and employee expense ecosystem. This role is responsible for ensuring that T&E policies, systems, workflows, automation, compliance, and user experience support our growing, national organization.  

Corporate Card Program & Expense Management 

  • Serve as the primary administrator for Divvy and Concur, managing configurations, card issuance, limits, and assignments. 

  • Establish and maintain approval hierarchies and GL mapping to ensure timely submissions and accurate reporting. 

  • Conduct monthly compliance reviews and audits to monitor spending patterns and inactive cards. 

  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable for employee reimbursements and optimize rebate programs. 

Travel Program & Governance 

  • Manage the lodging program and cultivate relationships with hotel and travel vendors. 

  • Standardize field lodging processes and improve booking compliance to reduce overall hotel spend. 

  • Develop and enforce enterprise-wide Travel & Expense and Corporate Card policies, including approval matrices and receipt requirements. 

Systems, Automation & Analytics 

  • Design automated workflows between T&E platforms (Divvy, Concur, CLC) and internal systems. 

  • Provide monthly spend reporting and analytics on card utilization, vendor concentration, and savings initiatives. 

  • Drive continuous improvement by eliminating manual processes and evaluating new technological solutions. 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in program leadership. 
  • 5+ years of experience administering T&E platforms (e.g., Concur, Divvy) and managing corporate card programs. 

  • Proven track record in T&E policy development and governance. 

  • An expertise in systems configuration and building automated workflows between platforms. 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office suite. 

  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on spend reporting, data analytics, and process improvement. 

  • Strategic thinker capable of aligning T&E initiatives with broader business results. 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. 

  • Proactive, organized multitasker able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. 

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in program leadership
  • 5+ years administering T&E platforms (e.g., Concur, Divvy) and managing corporate card programs
  • Proven track record in T&E policy development and governance
  • Expertise in systems configuration and building automated workflows between platforms
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office suite
  • Strong analytical skills focused on spend reporting, data analytics, and process improvement
  • Strategic thinker capable of aligning T&E initiatives with broader business results
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Proactive, organized multitasker able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member
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The Company
HQ: Bridgeview, IL
750 Employees
Year Founded: 1974

What We Do

Rose Paving LLC is a nationwide, award-winning commercial paving and parking lot maintenance company. Operating for over 50 years, they provide high-quality asphalt and concrete services, including resurfacing, sealcoating, and repair, to a diverse range of commercial and industrial properties. Headquartered in Illinois, the company leverages an extensive network of satellite locations and partners to deliver customized pavement management solutions across the United States.

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