Director, IT Operational Excellence

2 days ago


Denver CO United States Marathon Petroleum Corporation Full time
Marathon Petroleum Corporation Director, IT Operational Excellence

Location: Denver, Colorado

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary

The IT Director, Operational Excellence, is responsible for enhancing the effectiveness of the IT operating model across the strategy-to-execution value stream. This role serves as a strategic partner to the IT Organization and collaborates closely with key enabling functions like HR, Finance, Legal, and Communications, supporting organizational and operational excellence. The Director oversees IT Operating Model enhancements through continuous improvement, including the development and improvement of related IT products and services. They partner with and provide voice-of-the-customer and improvement recommendations to IT in partnership with IT Strategy Management, Enterprise Architecture, Lean Agile CoE, Portfolio Management, IT Compliance, and Internal Audit to establish and refine policies, standards, processes, and guidelines that optimize IT operations. The Director identifies and drives key improvement opportunities, championing transformation efforts to increase quality, delivery, and organizational throughput.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Leads managers and IT professionals through guidance, coaching, and support to ensure assignments are completed in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  2. Establishes and oversees IT Operational Excellence related frameworks, processes, training curriculum, and KPIs through defined Objectives and Key Results.
  3. Collaborates and provides strategic guidance to key stakeholders, department heads, and senior management on operating model and technology-related matters.
  4. Oversees the planning, design, implementation, and measurement of IT systems.
  5. Provides guidance on the implementation of large or complex projects and oversees progression.
  6. Manages the associated budget(s) and financial resources.
  7. Stays abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
  8. Participates in the evaluation and selection of vendors, review of contracts and management of vendor relationships.
  9. Collaborates on the development of IT policies, procedures, and standards.
  10. Responsible for recruitment, development, retention, performance management, and succession planning.

Education and Experience

  1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
  2. 12+ years of diversified IT experience required.
  3. 5+ years managing first level leaders and high-level professional staff required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
  2. 12+ years of diversified IT experience.
  3. 5+ years managing first level leaders and high-level professional staff.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Job Requisition ID: 00014438

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable laws.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.

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