Portfolio Lead

**This position must sit fully ONSITE in Tempe, AZ** Overview The Senior Portfolio Lead will own and drive a portfolio of POS and retail technology initiatives, ensuring predictable delivery and alignment to business outcomes. This role partners closely with IT and business stakeholders to manage roadmaps, dependencies, and execution across retail store systems. Must Have Qualifications 10+ years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management Experience overseeing portfolios that support retail store systems, including how platforms integrate across stores, regions, and vendors Experience with Point?of?Sale (POS) and payment systems, including transaction flows, compliance considerations, and vendor dependencies Understanding of large?scale retail technology ecosystems and integrations People leadership experience Nice to Haves Experience with fuel systems, forecourt technologies, or convenience retail environments PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar certification Bachelors degree in Business, IT, or related field Masters degree preferred What You Will Do Own portfolio governance, roadmap alignment, and delivery execution for POS and retail systems initiatives Oversee cross?functional delivery across POS, payments, store systems, and supporting integrations Serve as the primary escalation point for technical risks, issues, and interdependencies Partner with IT and business leaders on prioritization, sequencing, and capacity planning Ensure initiatives align with retail strategy, KPIs, and measurable business value Drive executive?level reporting on portfolio health, delivery status, financials, and risk Continuously improve portfolio governance, delivery processes, and execution standards What Success Looks Like Strong visibility into the health and performance of POS and retail technology initiatives Consistent, predictable delivery across store systems and payment programs Clear alignment between retail strategy and technology execution Well?governed portfolio with proactive risk and dependency management Compensation $110-140k per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role include Competitive Salary plus annual bonus payment. Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, 401k, employee stock plan, etc.). People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel. Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations. Fortune 500 company and a 2-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner. Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year. Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.