Business Partner & Product Management Manager - Terminals IT

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to transform business operations and shape the future of digital innovation? Marathon Petroleum is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Information Technology Manager to lead the Midstream IT Terminals Product Line within the Midstream Digital organization.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will help define and execute the technology vision supporting key Midstream business capabilities across Logistics & Storage, Natural Gas (NG), Natural Gas Liquids (NGL), and Refining. You will partner closely with business leaders and technology teams to develop product strategies, value stream roadmaps, and innovative digital solutions that advance operational performance, reliability, and growth.

As a strategic technology leader, you will identify, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies that enhance logistics capabilities and create measurable business value. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide digital strategy, champion innovation, and drive transformational initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce operational risk, and strengthen Marathon's competitive advantage.

Success in this role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership. You will collaborate across Operations Technology (OT), Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Service Management, and Support teams to ensure scalable, secure, and sustainable digital solutions. The ideal candidate is energized by solving complex challenges, building high-performing teams, and delivering technology-driven business outcomes.

Beyond technology leadership, you will play a critical role in developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will lead and empower a team of technology professionals, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and career development while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.

If you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, technology innovation, and operational excellence, we invite you to help shape the future of Midstream Digital at Marathon Petroleum.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic leadership and vision for digital transformation and technology innovation
• Experience developing product roadmaps and driving business value through technology investments
• Strong collaboration skills with business and technology stakeholders
• A passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement
• Success leading teams, developing talent, and delivering results through others
• Ability to navigate complex operational environments while balancing reliability, security, and innovation

Why This Role Matters

This position offers the opportunity to influence critical Midstream operations, accelerate digital transformation initiatives, and deliver impactful solutions that drive business performance across Marathon Petroleum's enterprise. Your leadership will help shape the next generation of technology capabilities supporting one of the industry's most important operational landscapes.

• 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.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products and solutions—from ideation through delivery and support—by orchestrating cross-functional collaboration across development, QA, and operations to ensure timely, high-quality releases aligned with IT standards and governance. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by leveraging performance metrics and user feedback to identify and act on opportunities. Embed practices that foster long-term sustainability, operational resilience, and service excellence. Proactively manage risks with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Align product roadmaps with business strategy and long-term objectives, especially within enterprise and Oil & Gas industry contexts.  Champion technology-driven process improvements through cloud, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital transformation initiatives that foster innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build strong business partnerships to gather, prioritize, and translate requirements into actionable digital product roadmaps aligned with both short-term needs and long-term business strategies. Serve as a bridge between business units and IT delivery, translating complex needs into initiatives, managing expectations, resolving issues, and fostering continuous engagement.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of IT services. Make strategic decisions on resource allocation and contract negotiations that align with business priorities and drive transformational outcomes.
• Act as a change agent by driving the adoption of IT solutions through strategic and structured change management programs that prioritize user experience. Provide support for tailored training and documentation to foster connection, build trust, and maximize value realization.

• 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.
• Experience delivering IT products or services aligned with business strategy, including oversight of project timelines and vendor relationships required.
• Experience driving change management initiatives, ensuring adoption, and achieving short- to medium-term business goals required.
• Experience adapting and executing plans based on established strategies and

organizational objectives required.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, including management of exempt professional staff preferred.
• Industry experience in terminal automation systems preferred
• Agile certifications optional but valued
• Candidates with exposure to, or Leading, Operational Technology (OT) solutions are strongly preferred.

• 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: • 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​ • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, including management of exempt professional staff.​ • Demonstrated ability to deliver IT products or services aligned with business strategy, including oversight of project timelines and vendor relationships.​ • Experience driving change management initiatives, ensuring adoption, and achieving short- to medium-term business goals.​ • Demonstrated ability to adapt and execute plans based on established strategies and organizational objectives.

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

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID:

00023274

Pay Min/Max:

$141,300.00 - $212,000.00 Salary

Grade:

13

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Additional locations:

Denver, Colorado, San Antonio, Texas

Education:

Bachelors: Information Technology (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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