Par Pacific Holdings

Director of Retail Technology

LocationHouston, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Retail Technology to lead the evolution of our retail technology landscape. This role combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, shaping and executing a technology roadmap that ensures operational excellence, system security, enhanced customer experience, and innovation at the store level.


Key Activities Include:

Execution & Operations
+ Lead the implementation and optimization of store systems (POS, inventory, workforce management, digital signage, etc.). + Engage directly in troubleshooting and supporting systems as needed—no task is too small. + Partner with field operations to pilot, test, and roll out new technology solutions with minimal disruption.
Strategic Leadership & Planning
+ Develop and own the long-term retail technology strategy, aligned with business objectives and future growth. + Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to cross-functional leaders in store operations, merchandising, marketing, and finance.
Team & Vendor Management
+ Lead a team of internal specialists and manage external technology partners and vendors. + Create accountability around execution timelines, quality of deliverables, and system uptime.
Budget & Financial Oversight
+ Establish and manage a detailed technology budget, ensuring cost-effective investments with clear ROI. + Optimize vendor contracts and licensing to maximize value.
Data & Insights
+ Ensure store systems capture the right data to power analytics and operational decisions. + Partner with data teams to improve data accessibility and accuracy across retail functions.
Compliance & Security
+ Ensure all retail technology solutions meet relevant security, privacy, and compliance standards.


Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.


Additional Qualifications Include:

Minimum 8 years of experience in retail or consumer-focused environments required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field required, MBA or similar advanced degree a plus
Minimum 3 years of experience in a technology leadership role with direct reports
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% required. Travel is mostly to Spokane, Washington and Kapolei, Hawaii plus the surrounding areas to nomnom and Hele store locations.
Demonstrated success in both hands-on technology implementation and strategic planning
Strong understanding of retail systems and infrastructure, including POS, inventory management, digital retail, and mobile applications; PDI experience preferred
Proven success managing budgets with discipline, along with experience in vendor relationships and negotiating technology contracts
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
Passion for technology’s role in enhancing retail operations and the customer journey
A sleeves-rolled-up mentality—you are just as comfortable configuring a system as you are presenting a roadmap to the executive team.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills—able to juggle long-term planning and daily tactical support.
A sense of ownership and accountability, you treat the retail experience as your product.
A collaborative spirit as a partner, not a silo.


About Us

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific


Unique Culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.


Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives.

The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas, located on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway. It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work. The retail operations you will support are Hawaii, Washington, and Idaho and travel to these locations will occur periodically.


Opportunistic growth strategy

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.


Focused on the future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Excellent compensation and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.


Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".


Our Refineries and Logistics Operations

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.


Our Retail Operations

We own and operate over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status,genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.

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