Enterprise Program Management Director

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Program Management Director to lead the enterprise PMO, aligning complex technology-enabled programs with business strategy and delivering measurable value.

Role partners with senior leaders to establish governance, prioritize investments, manage risk, and realize benefits while building a high-performing team for enterprise transformation and operational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree in MBA, Organizational Leadership, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• One or more recognized certifications in program/portfolio/project management or governance (PgMP, PMP, PfMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe SPC, SAFe LPM, ITIL, CSP).
• 12+ years of diversified IT experience.
• 5+ years direct staff management experience.
• Experience leading enterprise Program Management, Portfolio Management, or PMO functions across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Own and advance the enterprise Program Management function, including standards, governance, maturity, and continuous improvement.
• Drive alignment between enterprise strategy, portfolio priorities, and program investments to focus resources on high-value outcomes.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing recommendations, trade-off analyses, and decision support for complex initiatives.
• Establish and oversee governance frameworks, decision rights, performance measures, and risk/dependency escalation across programs.
• Provide financial stewardship for program investment planning, budget performance, resource allocation, and value realization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing organization through talent strategy, workforce planning, succession management, coaching, and leadership development.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that drives employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to influence priorities and accelerate execution.
• Ensure complex programs deliver enterprise outcomes and measurable business value.

Skills

Adaptability

AI Fundamentals

Change Management

Authentic Communicator

Business Acumen

Continuous Improvement

Data-Driven Decision Making

Digital Awareness

Energizing the Organization

Influencing Others

Ongoing Learning

Results Driven

Selecting and Developing People

Strategic Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / MIS / Engineering / Business

MBA / Organizational Leadership / Information Systems / Engineering master’s

PgMP / PMP / PfMP / PMI-RMP / PMI-ACP / SAFe SPC / SAFe LPM / ITIL / CSP or similar cert.

12+ years of diversified IT experience

5+ years directly managing professional staff

Experience with enterprise Program Management or PMO

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Program Management Director to lead the enterprise PMO, aligning complex technology-enabled programs with business strategy and delivering measurable value.

Role partners with senior leaders to establish governance, prioritize investments, manage risk, and realize benefits while building a high-performing team for enterprise transformation and operational outcomes.