Lead Solution Architect

Position Summary An exciting career awaits you at MPC, where we are committed to being a great place to work that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Workday Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable Workday solutions. This high-profile role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to align technology with business goals and Workday best practices. The Solution Architect will lead MPC’s end-to-end HR technology architecture—anchored in Workday—to deliver a scalable, compliant, and insight-driven Hire‑to‑Retire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Supports architectural governance and compliance, and contributes to defining principles, guidelines, and standards. Participates and contributes to solution architecture reviews and ensures architecture adherence. Design and lead enterprise‑scale solution architectures that span multiple systems or platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical strategy, and enterprise architecture within value streams. Architect solutions for major modernization initiatives that deliver enhanced agility, scalability, and operational efficiency. Serve as the primary lead architectural advisor for cross‑functional solution delivery, collaborating with business stakeholders, Enterprise and System Architects to ensure cohesive, value‑driven designs. Define and enforce solution architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance practices that promote consistency, interoperability, and future‑readiness across business units. Mentor and develop solution and system architects and implementation teams (DevSecOps, Product teams, hybrid cloud, etc.), fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and business‑technology alignment. Shape strategic roadmaps and business capability models, ensuring that solution designs support long‑term enterprise objectives and competitive differentiation. Proactively identify and mitigate solution‑level risks, incorporating emerging technologies and architectural foresight to ensure resilience, compliance, and adaptability. Develop frameworks and solutions for various cross‑functional Workday projects across the broader team, ensuring that these solutions meet requirements and are scalable and efficient. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms. Create prototypes and proofs of concept to validate solutions and inform project design. Drive solutioning sessions with multiple functional area teams to arrive at a comprehensive, cohesive design. Provide expert guidance and thought leadership on Workday best practices, configuration, security, integrations, and reporting capabilities. Conduct reviews of Workday configurations to ensure adherence to standards and performance optimization. Stay current with Workday releases, new features, and industry trends to continuously evolve our Workday strategy. Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage Workday functionality to drive efficiency and enhance user experience. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in information technology, related field, or equivalent experience required. Eight (8) or more years of relevant IT experience, including five (5) or more years of relevant architecture experience required. Deep understanding of Workday’s architectural framework, including Business Process Framework, Security, Reporting (BIRT, Custom Reports), and Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio). Experience leading large‑scale Workday implementations and integration activities across the HR ecosystem. Workday certifications in Core HCM or related modules are highly desirable. Oil and Gas industry experience is a plus. Skills Agile Methodology – Agile management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards project the completion of a project. Analytical Thinking – Strong problem‑solving skills to identify architectural challenges, analyze requirements, evaluate options, and propose effective solutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) – The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, and expert systems. Authentic Communicator – Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue. Big Data Analytics – Knowledge of data analytics frameworks and technologies, such as data lakes, data warehouses, and machine learning, to design architectures that effectively handle large volumes of data and enable advanced analytics. 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. Cloud Computing – Knowing how to manage cloud services, develop cloud applications and use cloud architecture to meet customer needs. Continuous Improvement Mindset – Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large‑scale. DevSecOps – A set of practices that automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery. Functional Expertise – A strong understanding of various technologies, platforms, and systems relevant to the organization’s architecture, such as networking, databases, cloud computing, and security. Internet of Things (IoT) – Familiarity with IoT concepts and protocols, and experience designing architectures that incorporate IoT devices and enable seamless connectivity and data exchange. Machine Learning – Development of algorithms and statistical models that enable computers to progressively improve performance on a specific task through learning from data. Process Orchestration – Coordination and management of various tasks, activities, and resources within a workflow or business process, integrating disparate systems to streamline operations. Solution Architecture – Design and description of the structure and behavior of a comprehensive solution to meet specific business needs, integrating various components, technologies, and processes. Strategic Outlook – Examination of issues, generation of ideas, creation of future scenarios, and development of long‑term plans that align with organizational strategy. Systems Thinking – Testing conducted on a complete integrated system to evaluate its compliance with specified requirements. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience. 8+ years of relevant IT experience, including 5+ years of relevant architecture experience. Strong background in Workday architecture and development, proven leadership skills, and effective communication of complex ideas to diverse audiences. Workday certifications in Core HCM or related modules preferred. Oil and Gas industry experience is a plus. Demonstrated ability to design enterprise‑scale solutions and lead cross‑functional teams. Location Findlay, Ohio (Primary). Additional locations: San Antonio, Texas. EEO Statement 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 (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, click here. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits 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. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program. Detailed benefit information is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr