IT Manager - Architecture (Refining / Midstream)

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Position Summary

MPC is seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager of IT Architecture to lead the development and delivery of architectural strategies across diverse IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This key role will facilitate the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that align with business objectives and support enterprise-wide operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, promote architectural best practices, and ensure seamless integration of IT and OT systems in dynamic, multi-site settings. By mentoring a talented architecture team and contributing to the technology roadmap, the Manager of IT Architecture will play a vital role in advancing our organization’s success.

Accountable for business results primarily achieved through the work of others. Manages staff, sets direction, and deploys resources. Has responsibility for employee development, performance reviews, pay reviews, and staffing decisions. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes, or programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Manages daily operations of the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Oversees recruitment, development, retention, and performance to build strong talent. Plans and leads low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems. Collaborates with key stakeholders and internal groups to identify needs, deliver effective solutions, and support business objectives.

- Foster collaboration with digital delivery teams to accelerate architecture implementation, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient systems that align with enterprise standards and are ready for smooth transition to Engineering and deployment teams.

- Establish and enforce architecture principles, standards, and best practices, aligned with Enterprise Architecture fundamentals to ensure consistent, scalable, and business-aligned IT solutions across the enterprise.

- Support and advocate for effective architecture plans and strategies and communicate broadly to stakeholders and leadership teams.

- Cultivate collaboration amongst specialized Architecture Roles throughout the practice, Cross Functional IT teams, and relevant business units to drive cohesive outcomes.

- Proactively monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, integrating strategic insights into enterprise architecture to drive innovation, enhance business capabilities, and sustain a competitive advantage across the organization.

- Lead the design and governance of architectures that ensure robust business continuity, disaster recovery, and security, integrating strategic resilience, scalability, and compliance to support enterprise-wide operational excellence.

- Develop and implement IT/OT architectural strategies to create scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that align with enterprise business goals and support multi-site operations.

- Lead the design and delivery of architectural deliverables, including system blueprints, data models, and integration frameworks, ensuring robust and standardized solutions for IT and OT environments.

- Ensure compliance and security standards are incorporated into all architectural designs, mitigating risks and maintaining governance across distributed IT/OT systems.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.

- 10+ years of diversified IT experience required. - 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience required.

Skills

- Strategic Outlook - Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios, and develops plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term goals support long-term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports MPC’s overall business strategy.

- Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry, and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s strategy.

- Results Driven - Drives operational and process excellence and innovative behavior by empowering others, collaborating, taking appropriate risks, making timely decisions, and holding people accountable for results.

- Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.

- Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.

- Energizing the Organization - Creates a purposeful, engaged, optimistic workforce.

- Ongoing Learning & Self-Development - Regularly determines new areas for learning and acquires strategies and best practices for gaining/improving knowledge, behaviors, and skills.

- Selecting and Developing People - Recognizes and selects high caliber talent, accurately assesses abilities and potential, coaches to develop capabilities and builds high- performing teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required

- 10+ years of diversified IT experience required. - 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience required.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00018357

Pay Min/Max:

$137,900.00 - $206,800.00 Salary

Grade:

13

Location Address:

19100 Ridgewood Pkwy

Additional locations:

Denver, Colorado, Findlay, Ohio

Education:

Bachelors: Information Technology (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.