Job Title Manager, Travel & Expense (T&E) Location Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia Job Function Finance Job Sub Function Payroll Job Category People Leader Role Summary Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, DePuy Synthes. The separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements and approvals. Following the transaction, the employee would become a member of DePuy Synthes and be governed by its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, T&E, located in Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia. The Manager, Travel & Expense (T&E) plays a critical role in ensuring compliant, efficient, and user‑friendly travel and expense processes across the organization. This role leads regional T&E operations, partners closely with Finance and cross‑functional stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement to enhance employee experience while maintaining strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage regional Travel & Expense (T&E) operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and local regulatory requirements. Oversee end‑to‑end T&E processes, including expense reporting, auditing, reimbursement, and issue resolution. Partner with Finance, Audit, Compliance, HR, and business leaders to ensure consistent application of T&E policies and timely resolution of escalations. Monitor T&E spend, analyze trends, and provide insights and recommendations to improve cost management and policy adherence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process simplification, automation, and system enhancements. Manage vendor relationships and support the implementation or optimization of T&E tools and platforms. Lead, coach, and develop team members to build capability, engagement, and strong service delivery. Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (required). Master’s degree or MBA (preferred). Required Experience & Skills 6–8 years of progressive experience in travel & expense, finance operations, shared services, or a related function. Strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and financial governance. Demonstrated people leadership or team‑management experience. Experience analyzing spend data and translating insights into actionable improvements. Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Preferred Experience & Skills Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment. Familiarity with T&E systems and tools (e.g., expense management platforms). Experience supporting audits or regulatory reviews related to expense management. Change management or process transformation experience. Experience within healthcare, medical devices, or other highly regulated industries. Proven experience managing or leading T&E processes in a complex, matrixed organization. Other Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal). Travel: Up to 10–15%, primarily regional. Certifications: Finance or accounting certifications (preferred, not required). Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr