Senior Solution Architect

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Position Summary

The Senior Solution Architect plays a critical role in designing and implementing innovative digital solutions to enhance the performance and reliability of MPC’s Operational Facilities. This role blends Information Technology and Operational Technology expertise to drive strategic advancements and support mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will align solutions with enterprise architecture standards, assess and integrate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business goals. Strong leadership, business acumen, and Oil & Gas industry experience are highly valued in this role.

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.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Takes a more active role in analyzing technology trends and impacts and contributes to 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 teams during solution implementation. Manages the architecture for a broader scope of projects and develops roadmaps for portfolio evolution.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant architecture experience required.

Skills

• Agile Methodology – Agile management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards 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 and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
• Big Data Analytics – Knowledge of data analytics frameworks and technologies, such as data lakes, data warehouses, and machine learning, to design architectures that handle large data volumes and enable advanced analytics.
• Business Acumen – Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry, and marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s strategy.
• Cloud Computing – Managing cloud services, developing cloud applications, and using cloud architecture to meet customer needs.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.
• DevSecOps – Automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle, from design through deployment, with a security-first approach.
• 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 protocols, and experience designing architectures that incorporate IoT devices and data exchange.
• Machine Learning – Machine learning involves algorithms and statistical models that enable computers to improve performance by learning from data.
• Process Orchestration – Coordination and management of tasks within a workflow to optimize the flow of work and enhance productivity.
• Solution Architecture – Designing and describing the structure and behavior of a comprehensive solution to meet business needs.
• Strategic Outlook – Develops long-term plans and ensures alignment with MPC’s strategy.
• Systems Thinking – Understanding the interdependencies within a complete system to ensure coherence and effective operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant architecture experience.

Location & Compensation

Location: Findlay, Ohio

Other locations: Denver, Colorado; San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

Pay Min/Max: $104,300.00 - $179,800.00 Salary

Grade: 11 - 12

Education: Bachelors: Information Technology

Employee Group: Full time

Employee Subgroup: Regular

Address: 539 S Main St

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, please request information from the employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number. 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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