IT Manager, Digital Workplace

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Findlay (OH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an IT Manager for their Digital Workplace. This role focuses on enhancing the digital employee experience through strategic management of digital applications and services. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage IT projects, and drive innovation while ensuring system security and reliability. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive IT experience are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of diversified IT experience.
• 3+ years leading professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Transform daily operations with a focus on automation.
• Lead low- to medium-complexity IT projects.
• Manage recruitment, development, retention, and performance of staff.

Skills

Strategic Outlook

Business Acumen

Results Driven

Authentic Communicator

Continuous Improvement

Energizing the Organization

Ongoing Learning & Self-Development

Developing People

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in IT

Bachelor's degree in MIS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

IT Manager, Digital Workplace

Apply locations: San Antonio, Texas; Findlay, Ohio
Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago
Application deadline: May 22, 2025 (9 days left to apply)
Requisition ID: 00015887

About MPC

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work—welcoming new ideas, encouraging diverse perspectives, developing our people, and fostering collaboration.

Position Summary

The Digital Workplace Manager is responsible for the strategy and staff delivering digital workplace applications and services that support the digital employee experience (DEX). This includes managing operations, governance, enablement, and engineering. The role promotes adoption of digital technologies like AI, collaboration, knowledge management, and productivity tools to enhance workforce digital dexterity and productivity. It also involves managing enablement processes and leading cross-functional teams to ensure employees are motivated, authorized, and knowledgeable about workplace and employee technology. Collaboration with HR, corporate communications, business leaders, IT partners, vendors, and the service desk is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Transform daily operations with a focus on automation and a shift-left mindset, guiding IT professionals and supporting their assignments.
• Align team goals with the organizational vision, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, leading through change and transformation.
• Work with stakeholders to identify technology needs and collaborate with IT teams for effective solutions, developing continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure system availability, reliability, and security, implementing measures to protect sensitive information and prevent disruptions.
• Lead low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring timely, within-budget delivery that meets quality standards, and manage the project portfolio effectively.
• Assist in developing and managing the department budget, tracking expenses, and allocating resources efficiently.
• Stay updated on technology trends, industry advancements, and regulations, recommending new technologies for operational improvements.
• Assess technology needs, recommend system enhancements, upgrades, or replacements, and seek process optimization opportunities.
• Partner with leadership to develop compelling business cases for technology initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of IT policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance.
• Manage recruitment, development, retention, and performance of staff to meet business needs.
• Use data-driven approaches to analyze the relationship between technology investments, employee experience, and business outcomes.
• Incorporate user journey mapping and design thinking to advocate for the user perspective.
• Lead AI functions related to personal productivity in collaboration with analytics and AI governance teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of diversified IT experience.
• 3+ years leading professional staff.
• Experience managing digital workplace applications and vendor governance, including RFPs and service transitions.
• Preferred: experience with generative AI and creating lean business cases for executive support.

Skills

• Strategic Outlook: Developing long-term plans aligned with organizational strategy.
• Business Acumen: Applying industry and market knowledge to organizational goals.
• Results Driven: Driving operational excellence and accountability.
• Authentic Communicator: Clear and credible verbal and written communication.
• Continuous Improvement: Leading ongoing enhancements and value creation.
• Energizing the Organization: Creating an engaged and optimistic workforce.
• Ongoing Learning & Self-Development: Continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.
• Developing People: Recognizing talent, coaching, and building high-performing teams.

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