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Position Summary

The IT Manager, Data Partner (Manager of Data Partners) leads a team of LOB‑dedicated Data Partners who serve as the primary interface between Analytics & Innovation (A&I) and their assigned businesses. This role orchestrates cross‑line‑of‑business intake, prioritization, and delivery of data products; enforces alignment with the enterprise data strategy (Unified Data Model, KPI Store, MDM, governance, data quality); and ensures measurable business value and adoption at scale. The manager is the escalation point for portfolio trade‑offs, standards, and value realization across all supported LOBs.

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 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. ​

+ Lead and develop the Data Partner team, fostering innovation, high performance, and alignment with business strategies.

+ Translate LOB priorities into data, analytics, and AI initiatives, ensuring enterprise alignment and clear engagement mechanisms.

+ Own central intake, portfolio visibility, and prioritization of data and analytics initiatives across LOBs.

+ Align projects to strategic goals, capacity, and enterprise standards while managing dependencies and trade-offs.

+ Oversee end-to-end delivery of data products (dashboards, KPIs, datasets, predictive models, AI solutions) that meet business needs.

+ Define success measures, track adoption and value, and ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.

+ Ensure data quality, consistency, and alignment with enterprise standards and governance policies.

+ Harmonize metrics and advocate for reusable, enterprise-level solutions.

+ Enable integration and contextualization of OT/IT and time-series data for analytics-ready LOB insights.

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 experience leading professional staff required.

+ 7+ years in data & analytics

+ Demonstrated success running cross‑functional intake/prioritization and delivering measurable outcomes through data products.

+ Expertise with modern Microsoft/Azure data stack (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Synapse/Fabric, Data Factory, Azure SQL), governance (Microsoft Purview), MDM (Profisee/SAP MDG), and BI (Power BI).

+ Familiarity with industrial/operations data and contextualization; experience in energy/oil & gas domains (Commercial/trading, Refining, Midstream, Finance) strongly preferred; knowledge of E/ETRM (e.g., RightAngle or SAP) and planning/scheduling a plus.

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• 3+ years leading professional staff

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

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00018838

Location Address:

539 S Main St

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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . 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 https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.