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Leads and manages the strategic direction for the Credit Card programs which includes expansion of the program usage and achieving cost reductions in making payments for the organization. Position works closely with Key Stakeholders to develop effective strategies to expand, administer and monitor the credit card programs, virtual and plastic. In addition, responsible for overall Administration and training of the corporate Purchasing Card Program and expense reporting tool, and the Corporate Travel and Entertainment Card Program, Action Team Generosity Programs, Business Development Program, Event Planner Conference Cards, ePayables Vendor Payments, and Corporate Gift Cards. Other strategic tasks and participation in projects assigned to support departmental objectives including category manager contracting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Develop and implement the strategic direction for the credit card programs. Including identifying opportunities to expand the program and optimize credit cards as an efficient payment method for corporate expenditures. Plan and implement those modifications.

+ Develops the credit card program policies and administers those policies in an efficient way for the organization, including:

A) Administration of the credit card program by issuing cards, determining card limits and canceling cards immediately upon employee termination.

B) Identify and initiate enrollment of additional merchants for card programs

C) Work with internal and external partners to define and communicate specifications and expectations of credit card purchases.

+ Market the credit card program to encourage use of the program.

+ Expert in Thrivent’s expense reimbursement tool providing reimbursement guidance to corporate credit card holders

+ Lead the selection process for credit card vendors and negotiate the contracts, drafting contract language and facilitating post contract vendor relationship management in the selection and management of Thrivent’s suppliers

+ Measure, track, analyze and audit credit card usage taking corrective actions when needed by notifying managers, cardholders and code of conduct of non-compliance issues and/or improving on controls. Determine trends and future policy/direction/controls.

+ Subject matter expert for charge card programs within the corporation, coaching and providing consultation to clients, resolve vendor disputes and drive procurement best practices across all divisions/departments for assigned category.

+ Decides best strategic approaches to promote and market the credit card program. These programs are an efficient way for Thrivent to make payments and return an incentive to Thrivent in the form of a rebate. It also leverages credit card debt to promote Thrivent’s utilization of cash. Impact is medium-term and impacts the entire organization.

+ Decides on how to best manage and audit the program and any impacts to Thrivent’s payment of the credit card debt. Impact is medium-term and impacts the entire organization.

+ Decides on efficient use of time to balance competing demands. Impact is short-term and impacts the entire organization or external vendors.

+ Work closely with IT to implement technology solutions and resolve problems that enhance the programs.

+ Other strategic tasks and participation in projects assigned to support departmental objectives including category manager contracting

+ Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes. ​

+ Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience

+ At least 5 years credit card program management experience

+ Risk management, auditing and accounting knowledge/experience.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with all areas of the organization

+ Proven track record in negotiation skills and working with internal customers and vendors at a professional level

+ Proficiency in expense reporting tools, word processing, spread sheets, and email especially tracking and measuring program performance

Preferred:

+ Good program management skills- ability to develop a strategic plan and implement it.

+ Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop and conduct training, work with teams and collaboration skills.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Pay Transparency

Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $81,537.00 - $110,315.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.

For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work.

Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.