Senior Manager, Global Travel

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Senior Manager, Global Travel

Electronic Arts

Redwood City

Job Summary:

Join us at Electronic Arts (EA), where our mission is to inspire the world to play. As Senior Manager, Global Travel, you will guide the strategic direction of our global travel function, ensuring alignment with EA, People Experience (PE), and Real Estate and Workplace Solutions (REWS) priorities. You will lead our dedicated team, manage key programs, and partner with leaders across the company to deliver seamless travel experiences for our teams worldwide. You will report to the Vice President, Real Estate and Workplace Solutions and play a vital role in supporting our creative, collaborative, and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities:

• You will lead the global travel function, guiding a team that includes a Travel Manager in Los Angeles and potentially the CEO Travel Assistant, while managing relationships with executive partners and internal teams.

• You will oversee and improve strategic programs such as travel data analytics, visa and immigration, ground transportation, expenses integration, sustainability, and insurance coverage for all EA travelers.

• You will maintain and update the Global Travel Policy, manage all program queries, and ensure the EA World Travel Site and booking tools are current and functioning in partnership with our travel agency.

• You will manage the travel budget, oversee all supplier contracts--including airlines, hotels, and consultants--and represent us in all vendor relationships to support our business and player-first mission.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience leading corporate travel programs, including 3+ years in a global or regional leadership role.

• Experience managing travel budgets and vendor contracts for large, distributed organizations, with measurable cost improvements.

• Experience updating and communicating global travel policies, and supporting executive travel needs in partnership with administrative teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Travel Management, or equivalent practical experience.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$153,700 - $233,600 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

About Electronic Arts We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.