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Company Overview:
Shell Mobility & Convenience proudly operates over 200 Timewise convenience stores and Shell gas stations in Texas and New Mexico. Our friendly team provides great customer service while supporting our employees with growth opportunities. Shell Mobility & Convenience is based in Houston, Texas and became part of the Shell Group in 2022. Join our friendly and hard-working Team!
Position Summary:
The Director of Technology Operations & Reliability is responsible for the availability, resilience, support experience, and operational performance of technology systems across Shell Mobility & Convenience. This role leads retail technology operations, infrastructure, workplace technology, service management, operational automation, and deployment readiness. The Director ensures reliable technology services for stores and corporate users while driving scalability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across a growing retail network.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Operations & Infrastructure
- Lead operations supporting retail technology, POS systems, payments, forecourt technology, store connectivity, car wash systems, and site devices.
- Oversee network operations, cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365, identity management, endpoint services, and workplace technologies.
- Ensure business-critical systems remain reliable, secure, and highly available.
- Develop operational standards and support processes that scale with business growth.
IT Service Management & Reliability
- Lead incident, major incident, problem, change, request, and knowledge management processes.
- Establish measurable service levels and operational performance standards.
- Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce recurring issues.
- Implement monitoring, automation, self-service tools, and operational best practices to improve service reliability.
- Lead major technology incidents and communicate effectively with business stakeholders during critical events.
Deployment & Store Readiness
- Ensure technology readiness and operational handoff for acquisitions, remodels, new locations, and raze-and-rebuild projects.
- Partner with business and technology teams to support growth initiatives and expansion plans.
- Coordinate infrastructure and support requirements for new store openings and integrations.
Vendor & Supplier Management
- Manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and field support partners.
- Monitor supplier performance against established service-level expectations.
- Escalate service issues and drive continuous improvement with vendor partners.
- Partner with Contracts & Procurement on technology-related vendor strategies and agreements.
Financial & Operational Management
- Own the Technology Operations & Reliability roadmap, budget, and resource planning.
- Manage technology operating costs, vendor spend, and capacity planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce support costs.
- Track and report on key operational performance metrics.
Risk, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Support cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, and technology control requirements.
- Ensure operational compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive standardization, automation, and process improvements across technology operations.
- Foster a culture focused on reliability, customer experience, and continuous improvement.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead through complex operational challenges and major incidents.
- Knowledge of distributed technology environments, cloud infrastructure, networking, endpoint management, and service management practices.
- Strong financial, vendor management, and strategic planning capabilities.
Attendance/Schedule:
- Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility required based on business needs.
- Availability to support major technology incidents and critical operational issues as needed.
- Occasional travel to company locations, vendor meetings, and business events may be required.
Preferred Minimum Experience/Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Significant leadership experience in technology operations, infrastructure, reliability engineering, or IT service management.
- Experience supporting multi-site or distributed business operations.
- Proven experience managing technology availability, vendor relationships, major incidents, and service improvement programs.
- Knowledge of retail technology, cloud infrastructure, networking, endpoint services, and operational monitoring tools.
- Experience supporting convenience retail, fuel retail, hospitality, restaurant, or other high-volume multi-site environments preferred.
- Relevant IT service management, cloud, networking, or reliability certifications are a plus.
Training Requirements:
- Ongoing leadership and professional development training.
- Participation in technology, cybersecurity, service management, and operational excellence programs.
- Completion of all required company compliance and security training.
- Continued education on emerging technologies, automation, and reliability best practices.
Supervision:
- Reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
- Leads the Technology Operations & Reliability organization, including retail technology operations, infrastructure, workplace technology, service management, and deployment readiness functions.
- Oversees internal team members, vendors, and technology service providers supporting daily operations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use.
- Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.
