[Remote] Director, PDI Technology Portfolio at Global Partners

Morocco

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Energy, Retail, Convenience StoresIndustries

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and takes initiative
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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic PlanningPortfolio ManagementTechnology GovernanceStakeholder ManagementResource AllocationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementVendor Integration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of the Director, PDI Technology Portfolio?

The role involves driving strategic planning, governance, and execution of the PDI technology portfolio, aligning investments with business objectives, prioritizing initiatives with stakeholders, tracking performance, managing risks, and overseeing budgets.

What skills and qualities are required for this position?

Required skills include excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, initiative, strong interpersonal skills for collaboration, and strong time management.

What is the team structure for this role?

The Director will lead a team of product managers and business analysts that support PDI and adjacent retail solutions.

What does the company culture emphasize at Global Partners?

The company embraces the future, invests in energy transition, supports communities through charitable work, fosters continuous improvement, innovation, and vendor partnerships, and seeks passionate people with great ideas.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate understands the convenience store industry dynamics like high transaction volumes and digital experiences, brings leadership to guide stakeholders and teams, and excels in portfolio management, strategic alignment, and performance tracking.