Head of IT Mobility Operations

Istanbul - Esentepe · On-site

About this role

, Türkiye


Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)


Worker Type:

Regular


Posting Start Date:

August 14, 2026


Business Unit:

Projects and Technology


Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals


Job Description:

Job Purpose

The Mobility Market Operation Lead TR will support Senior IT Operations Manager EUSA who has end-to-end accountability for Business operations, innovation, business confidence, financial and resourcing activities and service operation landscapes.

Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for the end‑to‑end management and operational continuity of the fuel automation systems across all Shell mobility stations in Turkey, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements (EPDK, UTTS), vendor coordination, system availability, and uninterrupted business operations.
  • Ensures the proper and uninterrupted operation of all NFR systems across Shell stations in Turkey, and guarantees that any issues are resolved within the defined SLA timelines through effective vendor coordination and proactive operational follow‑up.
  • Responsible for the end‑to‑end application support of all Head Office systems in Shell Turkey—including forecourt authorization services, invoicing platforms, MI/MIS reporting systems, and web applications—ensuring that all incidents, service requests, and operational issues are resolved within the defined SLA timelines.
  • Holds direct responsibility for the operation, improvement, and replacement of all telecom infrastructure across Shell mobility sites in Turkey, including fixed-line and wireless connectivity, network hardware, ISP services, redundancy/back‑up solutions, and all related modernization or remediation projects.
  • As an active member of both the Global ITLT team and the Turkey ITLT team, works collaboratively and in full coordination with both groups to ensure aligned delivery and seamless operational execution.
  • Responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and operationalizing all Global IT directives, standards, and process improvements—ensuring their full integration into Turkey’s Mobility operations and aligning local practices with global operating models
  • Represents Shell Turkey at PETDER’s Automation Committee, provides formal feedback on draft regulations issued by EPDK, and engages directly with relevant government authorities (e.g., EPDK, Darphane) to discuss technical implications, industry alignment, and required operational adaptations.
  • Responsible for tracking and managing the Mobility operations budget in Turkey, driving cost optimization through process improvements, vendor performance management, and operational efficiencies, ensuring measurable cost savings across Site Systems, Telecom, NFR, and all Mobility support domains.
  • Actively participates in Mobility projects by providing infrastructure (IT/OT) support, defining and aligning SLA requirements, validating operational readiness, and ensuring a smooth and complete handover of all technical components and documentation into IT Operations.
  • Conducts regular SLA review sessions with business stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement of IT operational services, while actively increasing awareness and visibility of service performance, capabilities, and commitments across the organization.
  • Ensure effective Major Incident (MI) management and swift service restoration - during Major Incidents.
  • Improve operational excellence in mobility site setup.
  • Portfolio optimization, monitoring
  • Attend & drive Contract renewals.

Dimensions:

  • Organizational unit size: 5 FTEs (staff) + 1 contractor
  • Responsible for Operations budget

Skills & Requirements:

  • 15+ years of relevant work experience in IT Service Operations, with proven IT leadership
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Certification in IT
  • ITIL Certification (Foundation [mandatory] - Intermediate [preferred])
  • Significant relevant experience in IT infrastructure design, architecture or administration.
  • Experience in working on interconnected Enterprise landscapes
  • Experience of Agile/Project Management
  • Product Management/DevOps skills and behaviors
  • Ability to build strong collaborative partnerships with senior business stakeholders, escalating where appropriate
  • Proven customer focus and empathy
  • Excellent oral and written presentation skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset to drive operations of the future
  • Good Business English, written and oral
  • Good Analytical skills
  • Result oriented

Special Challenges:

  • The operational nature of the role will require out-of-hour work, sometimes unplanned and on call
  • Needs to be able to deal with state of the art, differentiated and often unproven technologies which require some learning on the job
  • Needs to be comfortable with sometimes vague and changing scope and priorities in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to ensure one team mindset across the various teams to drive effective delivery

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Company at a glance

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"M.C., LLC not only delivers an exceptional customer experience, they have also taken on leadership roles by dedicating resources toward piloting new programs, products and services on behalf of the Jiffy Lube system of more than 2,000 service centers,” said Steve Ledbetter, president of Jiffy Lube International.

M.C., LLC was instrumental in working with ride share partners to develop a program that was implemented nationwide. A Jiffy Lube franchisee for several decades, M.C., LLC owns and operates service centers in several markets including San Francisco, Boston, Providence, Portland and Los Angeles. The entity is a proven leader within the Jiffy Lube network,continuously investing in industry innovation while upholding the highest standards among its service centers across the country.

“We are proud to represent the brand and while we currently have 95 Jiffy Lube service centers, we are continuing to grow our footprint,” said Marc Fanticola, president of M.C., LLC. “The entire M.C., LLC team consistently strives to provide the best possible service to our customers every day, every visit and we look forward to continuing to serve those drivers who depend on us to keep their vehicles on the road.“

About Jiffy Lube

Jiffy Lube International, Inc. (“Jiffy Lube”),with more than 2,000 franchised service centers in North America, serves approximately 20 million customers each year. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast, professional service for their vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit www.JiffyLube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care.

About Shell Oil Company

Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Royal Dutch Shell plc, a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 90,000
employees in more than 80 countries. We deliver a diverse range of energy solutions and petrochemicals to customers worldwide. These include transporting and trading oil and gas, marketing natural gas, producing and selling fuel for ships and planes, generating electricity and providing energy efficiency advice. We also produce and sell petrochemical building blocks to industrial customers globally, and we are investing in making renewable and lower-carbon energy sources competitive for large-scale use. In the U.S., we operate in 50 states and employ more than 20,000 people delivering energy in a responsible manner. For more information,visit www.shell.us. com

Founded2003
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryAutomotive
Location
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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