Director of Enterprise Products & Engineering

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 Enterprise Products & Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, development, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise applications, software products, and digital platforms across Shell Mobility & Convenience. This role oversees enterprise applications, product management, software engineering, integrations, and solution architecture to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. The Director partners closely with business leaders and technology teams to drive innovation, product adoption, and continuous improvement across the company's application portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Applications & Product Management

• Own the strategy, roadmap, lifecycle management, and business value of enterprise applications and SaaS platforms.
• Partner with business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and align technology investments with company objectives.
• Manage application portfolios, support models, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure enterprise applications remain reliable, scalable, and cost-effective.

Software Engineering & Product Development

• Lead the development and enhancement of custom applications, digital products, APIs, and automation solutions.
• Establish product roadmaps, release plans, testing standards, and delivery processes.
• Drive software quality, deployment reliability, and production stability.
• Promote secure, scalable, and maintainable development practices.

Enterprise Integration & Architecture

• Oversee enterprise integrations, APIs, and connectivity across business systems and platforms.
• Establish architectural standards and engineering best practices.
• Improve integration reliability, performance, and supportability.
• Manage technical debt and support modernization initiatives.

Vendor & Portfolio Management

• Manage relationships with software vendors, consultants, and technology partners.
• Evaluate vendor performance, sourcing strategies, and technology investments.
• Support budget planning, contract management, and portfolio optimization.
• Ensure technology solutions deliver measurable business value.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure applications and integrations meet cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Establish governance processes and operational controls.
• Maintain accountability for application reliability and support readiness.
• Partner with Technology Operations and Cybersecurity teams to manage technology risks.

Continuous Improvement & Business Partnership

• Translate business priorities into actionable product and technology roadmaps.
• Drive improvements in application performance, user experience, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to modernize platforms and simplify the technology landscape.
• Support acquisitions, system integrations, and enterprise transformation initiatives.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, software engineering, integration architecture, and product management.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, vendors, and technology portfolios.

Attendance/Schedule:

• Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility required based on business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required for business meetings, technology initiatives, and vendor engagements.

Preferred Minimum Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in enterprise applications, product management, software engineering, integrations, or solution architecture.
• Experience managing business-critical application portfolios throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of APIs, enterprise integrations, software delivery, and architectural best practices.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and technology investments.
• Experience with cloud platforms, DevSecOps, application modernization, and AI-enabled solutions preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Training Requirements:

• Ongoing leadership and professional development training.
• Participation in technology, product management, engineering, and cybersecurity training programs.
• Completion of all required company compliance and security training.
• Continued education on emerging technologies, cloud platforms, software development practices, and digital innovation.

Supervision:

• Reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
• Leads the Enterprise Products & Engineering organization, including enterprise applications, software engineering, product management, integrations, and solution architecture functions.
• Oversees internal team members, contractors, vendors, and technology partners supporting enterprise applications and digital products.

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.