IT Architecture Leader – Enterprise & IT/OT

Relha LLC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a hands-on Manager of IT Architecture to lead the delivery of architectural strategies across finance, HR, supply chain and the platforms that support them. You will mentor architects, shape the technology roadmap, and ensure secure, scalable designs that align with business objectives.

The role also focuses on developing people, coaching on integration approaches, data authority, and non-functional requirements, and building a robust architecture

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 required.
• 3+ years of experience leading professional staff required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure assignments are completed in accordance with established guidelines and advice on conflicting priorities.
• Understands the overall organizational vision and collaborates with management to set team goals that translate into actionable plans at the team level.
• Maintains a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement and leads the team through periods of change and transformation.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to identify technology needs and opportunities and works with internal IT groups to provide effective solutions to address business needs. Develops continuous improvement techniques.
• Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems, implementing appropriate measures to protect sensitive information and prevent disruptions.
• Plan, resource, and provides direction and technical leadership for low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Manages the department project portfolio effectively through governance and planning processes.
• Assists in the development and management of the department budget, tracking expenses, and ensures that resources are allocated effectively to meet business requirements.
• Stays abreast of the latest technology trends, industry advancements, and regulatory changes, and makes recommendations for adopting new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Assesses and identifies technology needs and opportunities, making recommendations for system enhancements, upgrades, or replacements. Continually seeks opportunities to optimize processes and workflows.
• Partners with leadership to develop strong business cases for technology initiatives.
• Assists in the development of IT policies, procedures, and standards that are in line with area of responsibility and industry standards. Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Responsible for recruitment, development, retention, performance management of talent to meet needs of the business.
• Develop and implement IT/OT architectural strategies to create scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that align with enterprise business goals and support multi-site operations.
• Lead the design and delivery of architectural deliverables, including system blueprints, data models, and integration frameworks, ensuring robust and standardized solutions for IT and OT environments.
• Oversee the integration of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, microservices, or IoT) into IT/OT architectures to enhance system interoperability, performance, and future-readiness.
• Ensure compliance and security standards are incorporated into all architectural designs, mitigating risks and maintaining governance across distributed IT/OT systems.

Skills

Strategic Outlook

Business Acumen

Results Driven

Authentic Communicator

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Energizing the Organization

Ongoing Learning & Self-Development

Selecting & Developing People

Education

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

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a hands-on Manager of IT Architecture to lead the delivery of architectural strategies across finance, HR, supply chain and the platforms that support them. You will mentor architects, shape the technology roadmap, and ensure secure, scalable designs that align with business objectives.

The role also focuses on developing people, coaching on integration approaches, data authority, and non-functional requirements, and building a robust architecture