Marathon Petroleum

Senior Business Systems Analyst - Refining Digital Operations

Marathon Petroleum • $106K — $184K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role required.
  • Experience leading complex business and technology initiatives in refining or manufacturing preferred.
  • Familiarity with Data Contextualization and Industrial Digital Twin technologies is a plus.
  • Understanding of IT/OT convergence is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and deliver strategic digital initiatives to create business value across Refining locations.
  • Recommend improvements and present findings to senior management as a trusted advisor.
  • Lead client meetings to align technology investments with business objectives.
  • Provide system alternatives or enhancement recommendations as needed.
  • Collaborate with business teams to analyze performance and drive business planning.
  • Conduct cost-benefit and ROI analyses for proposed systems to inform management decisions.
  • Guide the development and execution of testing strategies across multiple teams.

Benefits

  • Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid time off including parental leave.
  • 401k matching program.
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Participation in a company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Join the Refining Digital team as a senior resource to play a role in shaping and delivering transformative technology solutions that advance safety, reliability, efficiency, and business value across refining operations. As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you will partner with business leaders, refinery stakeholders, and stakeholders across the Digital to define strategy, influence priorities, and drive enterprise-scale initiatives from concept through value realization. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Digital Twins, connected worker solutions, industrial data platforms, and advanced analytics while bridging the gap between operational needs and technology innovation. If you are a results-driven professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about driving meaningful change through technology, this is your opportunity to help define the digital future of MPC Refining.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and delivery of strategic digital initiatives that create measurable business value across Refining locations and processes.
  • Leads improvement recommendations and presents effectively to senior and executive management and global teams. Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader, helping shape the digital roadmap and identify opportunities to accelerate operational excellence.
  • Presents and leads client meetings with the business and development teams. Communicates with senior leaders for understanding and execution of cross functional complex processes and applications to solve for client requirements. Partner with senior Refining and Digital leaders to align technology investments with business objectives and operational priorities that cross both the IT and OT landscapes.
  • Provides recommendations for appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems.
  • Partners with business teams to develop ways to investigate business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.
  • Leads and serves as a senior resource on cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
  • Serves as a resource to colleagues, mentors and helps improve the team's abilities around all IT Service Management (ITSM) disciplines deployed.
  • Leads the development, execution, and creation of the cross functional testing strategy communicating with all stakeholders for technology delivery. Drive complex initiatives across multiple teams and organizations, ensuring successful execution, adoption, and business outcomes.
  • Leads the planning, conducting and documenting of user stories, user feedback. Effectively communicates feedback with senior leaders for technology improvement.


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems preferred, related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant Experience required
  • Experience leading complex business and technology initiatives in refining, manufacturing, industrial, or operational technology environments strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Data Contextualization or Industrial Digital Twin technologies is preferred.
  • Understanding of IT/OT convergence and integrating systems across industrial and enterprise environments is preferred.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders, build consensus, and drive change across large, matrixed organizations is preferred.

Skills

  • Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
  • AI Fundamentals - Understanding of core AI concepts and methods, ability to apply AI to job-relevant use cases and capacity to contribute to organizational AI reimagination.
  • Change Management - Change Management refers to a systematic approach for defining and implementing procedures and/or technologies to deal with changes in the environment. It can mean adapting to change, controlling change and/or effecting change.
  • Agile Methodologies - Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards the completion of a project
  • Analytical Thinking - Strong problem-solving skills to identify architectural challenges, analyze requirements, evaluate options, and propose effective solutions.
  • Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
  • Business Analysis - Analyzing current business state within the context of future business state expectations and determining whether new business strategies are needed to address existing issues or meet new needs. Estimating the level of effort to enhance or expand current business strategies.
  • Business Partner Relations - The process of acting as a trusted advisor and building strong relationships with colleagues and the business to drive business performance.
  • Business Process Modeling & Redesign - Execution of key business process with the objective of achieving a quantum jump in performance measures such as return on investment (ROI), cost reduction, and quality of service.
  • Change Management - The process of controlled identification, planning and implementation of required initiatives to prepare, support and help individuals, teams and organizations to navigate through change.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.
  • Incident Management - Ensuring that any incidents affecting processes and performances of relevant technology services or systems are managed appropriately to mitigate risk and minimize disruption.
  • Quality Assurance (QA) - The process to ensure organizational activities are designed to ensure that an organization is providing the best possible product or service to customers.
  • Requirements Management - The process of documenting, analyzing, tracing, prioritizing and agreeing on requirements and then controlling change while also communicating to relevant stakeholders.
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - A process used by the software industry to design, develop and test high quality softwares.
  • Specifications Development - Understanding the context, stakeholders and requirements or features of a product or application and detailing the specifications around them.

Location:
Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID:


Pay Min/Max:
$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 Salary

Grade:
11 - 12

Location Address:
539 S Main St

Additional locations:
Anacortes, Washington, Canton, Ohio, Carson, California, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Denver CO, Detroit, Michigan, Dickinson, North Dakota, El Paso, Texas, Garyville, Louisiana, Houston TX One Allen Center, Kenai, Alaska, Mandan, North Dakota, Martinez, California, Robinson, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah, San Antonio, Texas, St Paul Park, Minnesota, Texas City, Texas, Wilmington, California

Education:
Bachelors: Information Technology

Employee Group:
Full time

Employee Subgroup:
Regular

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.

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is in the business of creating value for their shareholders through the quality products and services they provide for their customers. They strongly believe how they conduct their business is just as integral to their bottom line. As a result, they strive to always act responsibly with those who work for them, with those business partners who work with them, and in every community where they operate.

Marathon Petroleum Careers

Joining Marathon Petroleum means becoming part of a leading global team in the energy sector, where job opportunities abound for those eager to advance their careers in a dynamic and inclusive environment. As one of the largest refining companies in the world, Marathon Petroleum is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape.

Work You’ll Do

At Marathon Petroleum, your work will directly contribute to the company's ongoing success and leadership in the industry. You will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in all aspects of the energy sector. Our team's combined expertise fuels Marathon Petroleum's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and operational excellence.

Innovate and Lead

Step into a role that challenges and excites with Marathon Petroleum. Here, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's a call to action. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture where new ideas lead to groundbreaking solutions. This commitment to innovation and leadership is woven into every aspect of our business, from refining operations to environmental strategies.

Grow and Develop

Marathon Petroleum is deeply invested in the professional growth and development of its employees. We offer a variety of training and development programs, including leadership development, diversity training, and technical skills enhancement. Whether you're starting as an intern or a seasoned professional, you’ll find a pathway to personal and professional growth with us.

Be Part of Our Team

Our team at Marathon Petroleum is driven by a shared mission to excel. By joining us, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about their roles and the impact they have on the company and the industry. Our collaborative environment supports career advancement and fosters a culture of professional enrichment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Marathon Petroleum, we believe diversity drives innovation. Our inclusive culture welcomes all perspectives and encourages a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, ensuring that all team members have the resources they need to succeed.

Explore Job Opportunities

Marathon Petroleum offers a range of job opportunities across various functions of the business. From internships that provide real-world experience to full-time positions in engineering, business, and more, there’s a place for your skills and passions here.

Future-Proof Your Career

With Marathon Petroleum, you are not just finding a job; you are building a career equipped with the tools for success in the ever-evolving energy sector. Our robust benefits package supports your health, well-being, and financial security, allowing you to focus on professional development and career advancement.

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Learn more about Marathon Petroleum
Size
17,700 employees
Market Cap
$53 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.8 billion
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$74.9 billion
NASDAQ

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