# Assistant Manager - Travel at Sigmoid

> India · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Asigmoid%3A8860231002 (read 2026-11-06).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Sigmoid](https://alderhq.app/companies/sigmoid)
- Location text: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Sigmoid
- Where it can be done from (inferred): India (evidence: "Location lists "bengaluru"")
- Posted: 2026-10-01 (36 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sigmoid/jobs/8860231002

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Bengaluru, n 23): p25 ₹3.4L, median ₹10L, p75 ₹51.1L

## Description (the employer's text)

### JD – Asst Manager Travel – Operations

### Role Overview

The Assistant Manager – Corporate Travel & Visa Operations will oversee end-to-end domestic and international travel management, complex visa compliance, vendor relationship management and emergency traveler support. This role requires a hands-on operations leader who can balance seamless travel execution with strict policy enforcement, cost optimization and vendor performance management.

### Key Responsibilities

### Travel Coordination

- Oversee and manage complex, multi-city domestic and international itineraries, executive travel and company events.
- Drive cost optimization by enforcing corporate travel policy compliance, advance booking windows, and preferred vendor usage.
- Manage end-to-end flight, hotel and ground transportation and self-booking tools.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for real-time travel disruptions, flight cancellations, emergency re-routings and duty-of-care incidents.
### Visa Processing

- Lead end-to-end global visa processing operations, including US (B1/B2), UK, Schengen, and APAC visas.
- Maintain deep expertise in global immigration rules, embassy filing procedures, drop-box eligibility and consulate scheduling platforms.
- Audit and review visa application documentation to ensure 100% compliance and zero error rates before embassy submission.
- Manage third-party visa facilitators, consulates, and VFS operations to track timelines and expedite urgent applications.
### Travel Support & Communication

- Act as one of the primary points of contact for travel-related queries.
- Provide real-time support during disruptions, cancellations or emergencies.
- Guide employees on travel policies and best practices.
### Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Manage relationships with travel management companies (TMCs), airlines, hotels, and visa partners.
- Negotiate favourable commercial terms where applicable.
- Monitor service levels and escalate performance issues when required.
### Travel Analytics, Reporting & Excel Expertise

- Maintain and reconcile monthly AMEX and vendor payments/invoices.
- Build, maintain and analyze monthly corporate travel MIS dashboards, spend reports, and leakage tracking models.
- Leverage advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, Data Validation, Power Query) to reconcile complex flight/hotel booking data against card statements.
- Identify travel spend trends, booking lead times, policy violation rates, and cost-saving opportunities through structured data analysis.
### Risk Management

- Monitor travel advisories and global risk alerts.
- Advise travellers on safety protocols and documentation requirements.
- Support duty-of-care responsibilities.
### Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities for automation and cost optimization.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of travel operations and user experience.
### Key Requirements

### Experience

- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in managing end-to-end corporate travel operations and global visa processing within corporate travel desks or leading Travel Management Companies (TMCs).
### Mandatory Background

- Proven track record working within corporate travel desks, TMCs, corporate card platforms (e.g., Amex Central/VCC), and consular visa operations.
### Advanced Excel & Analytical Skills

- Expertise in MS Excel is required (proficient with XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, nested logic formulas, data cleaning, and large dataset reconciliations).
- Knowledge of Power BI or dashboard creation is a plus.
### Technical Proficiency

- Hands-on experience with Global Distribution Systems (Sabre, Amadeus) and corporate self-booking tools (SBTs).
### Visa Expertise

- Thorough understanding of global visa documentation, US MRV fee workflows, drop-box rules, and consulate interview scheduling.
### Operational Drive

- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills with high attention to detail.
### Flexibility

- Willingness to support 24x7 rotational operational escalations during emergency travel disruptions or severe weather events.
### Note

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