Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
Strong time management skills
Understanding of convenience store industry dynamics (high transaction volumes, complex supply chains, vendor integrations, operational efficiencies, consumer expectations for seamless digital experiences)
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on the impact of PDI technology decisions
Lead a team of product managers and business analysts supporting PDI and adjacent retail solutions
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and vendor partnership
Prioritize initiatives with business stakeholders based on business and technology value, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment to strategic priorities
Maintain a comprehensive technology portfolio of all active and planned initiatives, including dependencies, risks, and value delivery
Develop and maintain clear technology roadmaps
Monitor KPIs, ROI, and delivery outcomes
Serve as escalation point for cross-portfolio challenges
Manage cross-project risks and interdependencies
Oversee portfolio budgets, ensuring investments maximize ROI and balance short-term needs with long-term strategy
Partner with Finance and HR to optimize allocation of people, funding, and vendor resources across the portfolio
Communicate status, value, and risk to all relevant stakeholders
Engage business, IT, and vendor leaders effectively
Collaborate closely with Technology Product Leads to ensure product-level strategies and roadmaps align with the broader enterprise portfolio and investment priorities