Travel and Expense Program Manager

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.
• 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.