Software Engineering Manager (Analytics & Innovation)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Software Engineering Manager based in Findlay, Ohio, to lead a team in building a modern Azure data ecosystem. This role requires overseeing operations, driving innovation, and ensuring the reliability and security of technology systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field and 10+ years of IT experience with proven leadership capabilities. The position offers opportunities for strategic impact and involves collaboration with various stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of diversified IT experience.
• 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Establishes standard practices across the team for data engineering maturity.
• Plans and leads low– to medium–complexity IT projects.
• Ensures availability, reliability, and security of technology systems.
• Drives excellence in software delivery using agile methodologies.
• Develops and aligns engineering roadmaps with business objectives.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leads the team through change and transformation initiatives.
• Manages budgets and tracks metrics to optimize technology and processes.

Skills

Strategic Outlook

Business Acumen

Results Driven

Authentic Communicator

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Energizing the Organization

Ongoing Learning & Self-Development

Selecting and Developing People

Adaptability

Data-Driven Decision Making

Digital Awareness

Influencing Others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Azure

Job description

Position Summary

Analytics & Innovation is on a mission to create trusted and reusable data products that connect our value chains and accelerate enterprise decision‑making. Our data product strategy requires a modern, cloud‑first platform that enables governed self‑service, scalable analytics, and AI/ML use cases across the organization. Our Data Development and Analytics Platforms team develops and operates the enterprise data platform and shared services that power reporting, advanced analytics, and data products. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for building and evolving a modern Azure data ecosystem—centered on a Lakehouse approach (e.g., Delta Lake and Medallion patterns)—to deliver secure, reliable, and cost‑efficient data at scale. You will partner with Data Science, Analytics, Product, Architecture, and Governance to establish platform standards (e.g., Microsoft Purview–enabled governance, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code) and ensure the platform continuously meets evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Oversees recruitment, development, retention, and performance to build strong talent.
• Advance data engineering maturity by establishing standard practices across the team, such as design reviews, thorough documentation, and high code quality. Develop templates and resources that allow teams to consistently produce reliable and maintainable data products.
• Plans and leads low– to medium–complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to quality standards.
• Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems. Collaborates with key stakeholders and internal groups to identify needs, deliver effective solutions, and support business objectives.
• Drives excellence in software delivery using agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles, ensuring fast, frequent, and secure product releases with operational excellence.
• Responsible for developing and aligning engineering roadmaps with business objectives, participating in architectural discussions, and ensuring solution consistency across the organization. Additionally, oversee the technical roadmap for the Data Engineering platform within the Azure analytics stack and establishes best–practice guardrails to maintain scalability and cost efficiency.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering feedback loops and providing clear updates on delivery progress, risks, and achievements.
• Leads the team through change and transformation initiatives.
• Manages budgets, tracks metrics, ensures compliance with IT policies and standards, and identifies opportunities for technology adoption and process optimization.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience.

Key Skills

• Strategic Outlook – examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios, and develops plans with a long‑term perspective. Ensures short‑term goals support long‑term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports MPC’s overall business strategy.
• Business Acumen – applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry, and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s strategy.
• Results Driven – drives operational and process excellence and innovative behavior by empowering others, collaborating, taking appropriate risks, making timely decisions, and holding people accountable for results.
• Authentic Communicator – expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large‑scale.
• Energizing the Organization – creates a purposeful, engaged, optimistic workforce.
• Ongoing Learning & Self‑Development – regularly determines new areas for learning and acquires strategies and best practices for gaining/improving knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
• Selecting and Developing People – recognizes and selects high‑caliber talent, accurately assesses abilities and potential, coaches to develop capabilities, and builds high‑performing teams.
• Adaptability – maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making – applies data to make informed decisions with a priority on using real‑time data, analytics, and insights to optimize operations, improve safety, and enhance the company’s competitive edge.
• Digital Awareness – actively explore, learn, and implement emerging digital tools, technologies, and trends. Involves seeking out new information, asking insightful questions, and testing innovative approaches to understand how digital solutions can create value, improve processes, or enhance experiences. Demonstrates openness to change, continuous learning, and adapting to the evolving digital landscape.
• Influencing Others – ability to garner support for initiatives by gaining the respect of others and inspiring trust and confidence.

Location

San Antonio, Texas

Additional locations: Findlay, Ohio

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marathon Petroleum Corporation 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 view the Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines elsewhere. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. 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, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.