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Director Operations

Role overview

Summary

This role drives BCD Travel's centralized service strategy by defining and designing processes that support operational service needs. You will oversee budget management and team development while applying industry knowledge to enhance operational practices.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience leading a customer service organization.
  • Thorough knowledge of the travel industry, fares, and markets.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively simultaneously.
  • Through knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Set the department goals and direction to support the achievement of the organization's goals
  • Communicate and educate commercial and operations teams on the scope of work, service strategy, and deliverables
  • Manage all aspects of the operation budget, including forecasting and budget planning, and performance against budget
  • Provide effective succession planning, career development support, and retention of team

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork

About the company

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BCD Travel

  • Travel, Tourism & Airlines
  • Large
  • 10,001+
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 2023, BCD achieved US$20.3 billion in sales. For more information, visit our website. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for the latest industry insights, thought-leader analysis and top tips to drive your successful travel program. Go to: http://ow.ly/N73i50Mhc9Y

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Job description

 

Shape what's next with BCD

Director Operations (Remote) 

Full time, United States

In this role, you will drive our centralized service strategy by ensuring our services continue to best meet the needs of BCD Travel and our customers. You will be responsible for defining and designing processes for these teams that best support our evolving operational service strategy including both shared and dedicated support teams.  

What You'll Do

  • Set the department goals and direction to support the achievement of the organization's goals 

  • Communicate and educate commercial and operations teams on the scope of work, service strategy, and deliverables 

  • Manage all aspects of the operation budget, including forecasting and budget planning, and performance against budget 

  • Provide effective succession planning, career development support, and retention of team 

  • Apply industry knowledge to provide direction on best practices, identify and implementation of operational improvements 

  • Manage KPIs, coach, mentor and develop teams to ensure optimal performance to goals 

What You'll Bring

  • Prior experience leading a customer service organization 

  • Thorough knowledge of the travel industry, fares, and markets 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively simultaneously 

  • Ability to lead – setting direction, developing teamwork and collaboration, and achieving results through others 

  • Capable of problem-solving – anticipating, analyzing, and resolving issues at both a strategic and tactical level 

  • Through knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 

Why you’ll love working here 
Join a global industry leader where curiosity drives innovation, growth is continuous, and every voice matters. At BCD, you'll have the freedom to make an impact, the support to develop your potential, and the opportunity to help shape the future of travel. 

Meet BCD 
BCD Travel creates connections that move people and ideas forward. Through open technology and trusted human expertise, we help companies and people navigate change, simplify complexity and make confident decisions about how and when they travel. Our intuitive digital experiences for every stakeholder power journeys that fuel success and drive progress. With 15,000+ dedicated team members serving clients in 170+ countries, BCD is shaping a more sustainable future for business travel. Industry-leading meetings and events management and a global consultancy complete our suite of solutions and services. In 2025, BCD achieved $24.4 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.   
 
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What’s in it for you 

  • Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities 

  • Opportunities to grow your skillset and career 

  • Work at the forefront of travel technology and help shape the future of business travel 

  • 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 

  • Work From Anywhere opportunity for 60 days per year 

At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Director Operations is between $100,000 and $125,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location. 

This position requires flexibility regarding work schedules. Assignments may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as determined by business needs. While the company will comply with applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations, candidates should understand that preferred schedules and ongoing shift modifications may not be available.

Ready to shape what’s next? 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 careers@bcdtravel.com. 

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