Position SummaryAnalytics & Innovation is on a mission to create trusted and reusable data products that connect our value chains and accelerate enterprise decision-making. Our data product strategy requires a modern, cloud-first platform that enables governed self-service, scalable analytics, and AI/ML use cases across the organization.
Our Data Development and Analytics Platforms team develops and operates the enterprise data platform and shared services that power reporting, advanced analytics, and data products. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for building and evolving a modern
Azure data ecosystem-centered on a Lakehouse approach (e.g., Delta Lake and Medallion patterns)-to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-efficient data at scale. You will partner with Data Science, Analytics, Product, Architecture, and Governance to establish platform standards (e.g., Microsoft Purview-enabled governance, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code) and ensure the platform continuously meets evolving business needs.
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.
- Advance data engineering maturity by establishing standard practices across the team, such as design reviews, thorough documentation, and high code quality. Develop templates and resources that allow teams to consistently produce reliable and maintainable data products.
- Plans and leads low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere 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.
- Drives excellence in software delivery using agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles, ensuring fast, frequent, and secure product releases with operational excellence.
- Responsible for developing and aligning engineering roadmaps with business objectives, participating in architectural discussions, and ensuring solution consistency across the organization. Additionally, oversee the technical roadmap for the Data Engineering platform within the Azure analytics stack and establishes best-practice guardrails to maintain scalability and cost efficiency.
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering feedback loops and providing clear updates on delivery progress, risks, and achievements.
- Leads the team through change and transformation initiatives.
- Manage budgets, track metrics, ensure compliance with IT policies and standards, and identify opportunities for technology adoption and process optimization.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
- Ten (10) or more years of diversified IT experience required.
- Three (3) or more 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.
- 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.
- Data-Driven Decision Making - Applies data to make informed decisions with a priority on using real-time data, analytics, and insights to optimize operations, improve safety, and enhance the company's competitive edge.
- Digital Awareness - Actively explore, learn, and implement emerging digital tools, technologies, and trends. Involves seeking out new information, asking insightful questions, and testing innovative approaches to understand how digital solutions can create value, improve processes, or enhance experiences. Demonstrates openness to change, continuous learning, and adapting to the evolving digital landscape.
- Influencing Others - The ability to garner support for initiatives by gaining the respect of others and inspiring trust and confidence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
• 10+ years of diversified IT experience
• 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience
Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Additional locations:
Findlay, Ohio
Job Requisition ID:
Location Address:
19100 Ridgewood Pkwy
Education:
Bachelors: Information Technology (Required)
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 https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
