Global isseekinga highly experienced Senior Process Strategist, Enterprise Applications to serve as the enterprise authority on application-enabled business processes across designated core platforms (e.g., Right Angle, Oracle, PDI, CRMand othersignificant systems, asrequired). Operating as a senior individual contributor, this role sits at the critical intersection of business and technology - requiring deep, working knowledge of both how the businessoperatesend-to-end and how enterprise applications can be configured, integrated, andoptimizedto support that work.The fundamental purpose of this role is to ensure Global maximizes the value of its enterprise technology investments. That means designing the business processes that surround these systems so they are intuitive and efficient for the people using them, while simultaneously leveraging the full capability of the underlying technology - so that every investment in these platforms translates into realized business value, improved operational performance, and scalable outcomes for the enterprise.The Senior Process Strategist, Enterprise Applications partners closely with theBusiness Process Design Strategist, IT, ProjectManagementand the Businessacross the enterpriseto ensure that application-enabled processes align with enterprise architecture standards, governance models, andthe company'sstrategicbusinesspriorities. This role brings advancedexpertiseinkey end-to end operational business processesandsystem configurations, integrations, controls, and workflow optimization, ensuring that enterprise applications drive measurable business value, operational performance, and scalable process outcomes.The ideal candidate combines deep enterprise system fluency with strong business acumen and rigorous process discipline. They have a proventrack recordof redesigning complex, cross-functional, application-enabled processes in ways that simultaneously improve the user experience, maximize return on technology investment, and embed sustainable, scalable ways of working.
At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we've believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other-and that belief continues to guide us. The Global Spirit is the cornerstone of our commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we're proud to fuel communities-responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose-anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value. Your Role, Your Impact
- 1. Enterprise Application Process Strategy & Stewardship
- Serve as the senior subject matter authority for business processes enabled by designated enterprise platforms, accountable for ensuring those processes deliver maximum value from the underlying technology.
- Align application-level process design with enterprise process architecture standards, value streams, and governance frameworksestablishedby theSenior Director, Strategic Planning & Change.Advise executive leaders and business owners on complex system-enabled process decisions - including tradeoffs between user efficiency, system capability, and total cost of ownership - providing the dual business-and-technology perspective needed to make sound, value-oriented choices.
- Translate enterprise process standards into detailed, application-specific modeling approaches and implementation guidancethat teams can adopt directly.
- Identifyand shape system-enabled process improvement opportunities that strengthenGlobal'sreturn on its enterprise technology investments and inform multi-year platform roadmaps.
- Partner with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align design decisions with enterprise standards and the realities of thebusiness.
- 2. Application-Centric Process Design & Optimization
- Lead detailed current- and future-state process design within enterprise applications, including workflows, decision logic, controls, and system touchpointsand the human handoffs between them.
- Identifyautomation, configuration, integration, and optimization opportunities thatsimultaneouslyimproveuser experience and systemperformance.
- Evaluate cross-functional and cross-system dependencies to ensure solutions are scalable and sustainable.
- Ensure redesigned processesbalancebusiness intent, system capability, compliance requirements, and enterprise architecture alignment.
- Bringdeepexpertisetosystem enhancements, upgrades, and transformation initiatives,ensuring process design choices maximize the business value delivered by each technology investment.
- Refine solutionsin partnership with Business andtechnologystakeholders,incorporatingpractical considerations thatdrive realadoption.
- 3. Documentation, Enablement & Knowledge Leadership
- Develop structured, enterprise-aligned process documentation including workflow diagrams, RACI models, control points, integration maps, and system dependencies.
- Translate documentation into practical enablement tools such as training materials, job aids, reference guides, and operational playbooksthat drive adoption and protect the value of the underlying process and system investments.
- Build andmaintaininstitutional knowledgethat capturesapplication workflows, historical design decisions, and integration logic,ensuring that hard-won understandingdoesn'tleave Global withpeoplechanges or platform transitions.
- Mentor andprovidesubject matter guidance to process analysts and cross-functional project teamsraising the overall capability of how Global designs, documents, and sustains application-enabled processes.
- Ensure documentation standards support traceability, compliance, audit readiness, and ongoing process sustainability.
- Engage stakeholdersthroughoutdocumentation andenablementworkto ensure outputs are clear, usable, andgrounded in how workactually getsdone.
- 4. Adoption, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with business leaders, PMO, ITand change teams tomonitoradoption of redesigned application-enabled processesand the realized value they deliver.
- Assess process performance data, user feedback, and operational metrics toidentifygaps,unintendedconsequencesand opportunities to captureadditionalvalue from existing technology.
- Refine process designs, documentation, and enablement tools based on real-world usage and outcomes,closing the loop between design intent and operational reality.
- Escalate systemic risks, architectural conflicts, or integration issuesthat put process performance or technology investment value at risk.
- Contribute to enterprise capability maturity through disciplined application of standards and continuous improvement practices.
- Develop & nurture stakeholder relationshipsthatreinforce adoption andsurface resistance early, andaddress misalignment or resistance in a constructive, solution-oriented manner.
- 5. Enterprise Collaboration & Advisory Impact
- Serveas a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders on application-enabled process strategy and execution,bringing the dual perspective needed to evaluate decisions on both their business merit and their system implications.
- Support portfolio intake and investment discussions by providing insight into system feasibility, integration complexity, and process impacts.
- Collaborate closely with Technology, Product, Data & Insights, Finance, HR, and Business Unit leaders to ensure alignment between process design and enterpriseobjectives.
- Influence decision-making throughexpertise, credibility, and data-backed insightsrather than formal authority.
- Represent application process considerations in enterprise transformationand governanceforums andinvestmentdecisions.
- Build andmaintaineffective working relationships acrossall levels ofstakeholders tosupportalignment and progress of cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications
- 12-15+ years of experience designing andoptimizingcomplex, cross-functional business processes that run within major enterprise platforms (ERP, trading, CRM, billing, or equivalent), with deep knowledge of how system configuration, integration, and workflow design drive business outcomes.
- Demonstratedexpertiseredesigning complex, cross-functional processes withinand aroundenterprise platforms.
- Significantexperiencewith andunderstanding ofbusiness drivers and operational processes withthefueldistribution, energy, or adjacent industries isrequired.
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end value streams from the front office through accounting - including deal capture/trading, sales, scheduling andlogistics, pricing,invoicingand settlements, and downstream financial close and reporting - along with the process and system dependencies that connect them.
- Strong understanding of system configurations, integrations, controls, workflow dependencies, and enterprise data implications.
- Proven ability to translate system capabilities into measurable business outcomes (efficiency, cycle time, quality, risk reduction, revenue enablement, or customer experience improvements).
- Experienceoperatingin enterprise-level governance environments with defined architecture standards and portfolio prioritization models.
- Provenexpertisein understandingGlobal'sBusiness model, systems and value stream processes a significant advantage.
- Advanced process modelingexpertise(e.g., BPMN, value stream mapping, SIPOC, RACI).
- Exceptional analytical, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex system-process interactions into clear, actionable insights.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across business and technology stakeholders to support alignment and shared understanding in complex environments.
- Experience using process modeling and documentation tools (e.g., Visio,Lucidchart,Signavio, ARIS, or equivalent platforms).
- Experience with industry-relevant platforms (e.g., commodity trading and billing systems such as RightAngle) is a plus.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
- ProsciChange Management Certification
- Relevant enterprise platform specific certifications (e.g., Oracle,Right Angle, PDI,Sales Force)
Pay Range
$130,200.00 - $195,400.00
The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors. Our Commitments to You
Competitive Pay - We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within.
Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
The Road Ahead - We offer 401k and a match component. We also provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
Professional Development - We value lifelong learning and have many internal development programs and access to other on-demand learning for continued career growth.
These commitments are offered to employees in permanent roles, as part of our support for long-term growth and success
What to Expect From the Hiring Process We value passion and potential. Please apply if you're qualified and interested-we'd love to hear from you. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match. Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We'll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward. Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK. Disclaimer. At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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