Director, Information Technology and Research & Development

  Director, Information Technology (IT)/ Research & Development (R&D) will lead critical technology functions across United Pacific including its retail fuel, convenience, car wash, food service and corporate channels, overseeing strategic initiatives that drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. This leadership role is responsible for solutions architecture, program management, marketing technology, mobile app, and change management. The Director plays a key role in aligning business and IT strategies and collaborates closely with other IT Directors and business leaders to support the company's growth and digital transformation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems; MBA or Master's preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 8 years of IT leadership experience, preferably in the convenience retail, fuel, or consumer retail sectors. 3 years of that experience in a director level role.
• Proven success leading enterprise-level programs and cross-functional teams in a multi-hundred unit retail company.
• Excellent at managing vendors and contract negotiations
• Operations experience in C-Store, Retail, or Hospitality a plus.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with legacy POS systems, ERP, mobile app ecosystems, marketing automation, and CRM systems.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and high EQ.
• Ability to listen well and collaborate across executive, technical, and operational teams.

The job qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If accepting an offer of employment, applicant must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. United Pacific is an EOE.