Overview
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Position Summary This Solution Architect role will develop strategies and design innovative technology solutions to optimize existing and develop new digital operations capabilities within refining and midstream business units. Develops specifications for and selects new product/service offerings. Assesses the compatibility and reliability of proposed products/services to ensure architectures are composable and resilient. Performs architecture planning (strategy and roadmaps) and project support.
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
- Supports architectural governance and compliance, and contributes to defining principles, guidelines, and standards. Participates and contributes to solution architecture reviews and ensures architecture adherence.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with business objectives.
- Evaluates and selects appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Takes an active role in technology research, analyzing technology trends and conduct vendor assessments.
- Leads the design and development of end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements.
- Analyzes and translates business and technical requirements into solution designs.
- Leads the translation of business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints, collaborating with product owners and managers. Defines system integration approaches and ensures interoperability of components.
- Provides guidance and support to development and engineering teams during implementation of solutions. Manages architecture for a broader scope of projects and develops roadmaps for portfolio evolution.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in information technology/electrical engineering/chemical engineering with relevant IT experience, related field, or equivalent experience required.
- 5+ years of relevant architecture experience required.
- Experience with data integration and related technologies
- Experience with pipeline product movement processes, oil storage management, and blending.
- Experience integrating data from OT to IT systems is preferred
- TOGAF certification is preferred.
Skills
- Agile Methodology - Agile management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps toward project completion.
- Analytical Thinking - Strong problem-solving skills to identify architectural challenges, analyze requirements, evaluate options, and propose effective solutions.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) - AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, including learning, reasoning, and self-correction. AI encompasses techniques such as machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, and expert systems.
- Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas clearly and credibly, both verbally and in writing. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
- Big Data Analytics - Knowledge of data analytics frameworks and technologies, such as data lakes and data warehouses, to design architectures for large data and analytics.
- Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of MPC's business, industry, and marketplace to advance the organization's goals and links decisions to MPC's strategy.
- Cloud Computing - Knowledge of cloud services, cloud applications, and cloud architecture to meet customer needs.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.
- DevSecOps - Practices that automate security across the software development lifecycle, with a focus on secure delivery and faster release cycles.
- Functional Expertise - Understanding of technologies, platforms, and systems relevant to the organization's architecture, such as networking, databases, cloud computing, and security.
- Internet of Things (IoT) - Familiarity with IoT concepts and architectures that connect devices and enable data exchange.
- Machine Learning - See AI above; development of algorithms that enable computers to improve tasks with experience.
- Process Orchestration - Coordination and management of tasks and workflows across systems to optimize operations.
- Solution Architecture - Designing and describing the structure of a comprehensive solution to meet business needs.
- Strategic Outlook - Develops long-term plans and ensures alignment with MPC's strategy.
- Systems Thinking - Understanding how parts of a system interact to meet requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of relevant IT experience, including 2+ years of relevant architecture experience.
Location and Employment Details
- Location: Findlay, Ohio
- Job Requisition ID: 00020090
- Pay Min/Max: $104,300.00 - $179,800.00
- Grade: 11 - 12
- Locations: 539 S Main St; Denver, Colorado; Houston, TX; One Allen Center, San Antonio, Texas
- Education: Bachelor's in Information Technology
- Employment Type: Full time
- Employee Subgroup: Regular
Marathon Petroleum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination on multiple protected characteristics. If you would like more information about EEO rights, information is available from the employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, contact the Human Resources department with the requested accommodation and the job posting number. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss accommodation. The company offers a total rewards program including health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k matching, parental leave, and educational reimbursement. A discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus is available. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran/Disability.
We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

Denver, CO, United States of America
$104,300 - $179,800
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