Director of Enterprise Products & Engineering

Shell Mobility and Convenience USA • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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

The position leads the Enterprise Products & Engineering organization, including enterprise applications, software engineering, product management, integrations, and solution architecture. It oversees internal team members, contractors, vendors, and technology partners, and reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on business needs; occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 and experience managing budgets, vendors, and technology portfolios.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud platforms, DevSecOps, application modernization, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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 while ensuring applications are reliable, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Lead 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, production stability, and secure, scalable, maintainable development practices.
• 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.
• 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, ensuring technology solutions deliver measurable business value.
• Ensure applications and integrations meet cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Establish governance processes and operational controls, and maintain accountability for application reliability and support readiness.
• Partner with Technology Operations and Cybersecurity teams to manage technology risks.
• Translate business priorities into actionable product and technology roadmaps.
• Improve 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.
• Lead and develop teams and cross-functional groups, and oversee internal team members, contractors, vendors, and technology partners.
• Participate in occasional travel for business meetings, technology initiatives, and vendor engagements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director