Retail and Fuel Operations Project Manager

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Fuel & Retail Operations Project Manager

Location: Remote, U.S. (Central U.S. Preferred)

Travel: Approximately 15-30%

Help Power the Growth of a National Fuel & Convenience Retail Network

World Kinect is expanding its retail fuel footprint across North America, with hundreds of new locations expected to come online over the next several years.

We're seeking a highly organized and hands-on Fuel & Retail Operations Project Manager to support tank monitoring, maintenance coordination, fuel compliance, and store onboarding activities across a growing portfolio of fuel and convenience retail locations.

This role is ideal for an operationally minded project manager who enjoys solving problems, coordinating vendors, improving processes, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. You'll work closely with operators, vendors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure sites remain compliant, operational, and ready for growth.

What You'll Do

Coordinate Retail Operations & Site Projects

Manage multiple operational projects across a portfolio of fuel and convenience retail locations

Support store onboarding, site transitions, and retail expansion initiatives

Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, stakeholders, and follow-up activities

Drive accountability across internal and external partners to keep projects moving forward

Manage Tank Monitoring Programs

Coordinate tank-monitoring activities across the retail portfolio

Work with tank-monitoring vendors and service providers to resolve issues

Support monitoring system implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance

Track open issues and ensure timely resolution

Lead Maintenance & Vendor Coordination

Coordinate repair and maintenance activities across multiple locations

Dispatch and manage vendors, contractors, and service providers

Monitor work orders, project status, and vendor performance

Review invoices, scopes of work, and project completion documentation

Support Fuel Compliance & Regulatory Activities

Coordinate inspections, reporting, and follow-up actions

Work with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and internal compliance teams

Support fuel system, environmental, and operational compliance requirements

Maintain documentation and reporting related to compliance activities

Partner Across the Business

Collaborate with Retail Operations, Compliance, Finance, Supply, Construction, and vendor partners

Support implementation of new systems, processes, and operational initiatives

Help create consistency, visibility, and accountability across the growing retail portfolio

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in project management, operations, facilities coordination, retail operations, fuel operations, maintenance management, or related fields

Experience managing multiple projects, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Excellent organizational and follow-through skills

Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities

Experience working in fast-paced, operational environments

Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion

Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Fuel retail, convenience store, petroleum, or energy industry experience

Experience supporting multi-site operations

Familiarity with tank monitoring systems

Experience with fuel compliance, site inspections, or environmental programs

Knowledge of facilities maintenance, service dispatch, or work-order management

Experience supporting dealer, commission, or consignment retail models

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

Takes ownership and gets things done

Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions

Builds strong working relationships with operators, vendors, and business partners

Can juggle multiple priorities without losing attention to detail

Remains calm and responsive during operational issues or escalations

Thrives in an evolving environment where processes continue to improve and scale

Is willing to learn multiple areas of the business and support the team where needed

Why Join World Kinect?

Play a key role in supporting a rapidly growing retail network

Work on high-impact projects that directly influence operational performance

Gain exposure to fuel operations, retail expansion, compliance, maintenance, and project management

Join a collaborative team focused on building scalable processes and driving growth

Help shape the future of one of the industry's fastest-growing retail portfolios

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today and help support the growth, safety, and operational excellence of World Kinect's retail fuel network.

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