Business Partner and Product Management Manager (NG&NGL Digital Operations & Optimization

Business Partner and Product Management Manager (NG&NGL Digital Operations & Optimization )

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.

The Business Partner and Product Management Manager will lead the digital transformation of Marathon Petroleum's Natural Gas & NGL business by defining and executing the vision for a portfolio of optimization and operational intelligence products that drive measurable business value across gathering, processing, transportation, storage, and commercial operations. This leader will guide teams responsible for delivering advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, operational intelligence, digital twins, predictive analytics, optimization and decision support, and industrial data platforms.

By partnering closely with business leadership, this role will define product strategy, drive innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes through technology investments that improve operational efficiency, asset reliability, commercial performance, and decision quality. The role serves as a strategic advisor to business leadership and plays a critical role in shaping the future of AI-enabled operations within NG&NGL.

This role will work closely with the NG&NGL Digital Operations Control Manager, as well as peers across IT and our business to effectively identify, evaluate, implement technologies that can transform our business. Additionally, this role will own the business partner relationship with first- and second-line leadership in NG&NGL across respective digital scope. Successful candidates will balance safe & reliable operations with innovation and digital transformation by bringing AI and automation to business processes while ensuring reliability and availability of our technology assets.

This role will lead technology delivery of industry leading technologies including but not limited to AI and Machine Learning, Digital Twins & Industrial Data Contextualization, Industrial Analytics, and building strong data science and engineering capabilities into software applications. This role will lead multiple cross functional product teams to build, enhance, and sustain operationally critical digital solutions while also performing medium-term planning and product vision and road mapping for Optimization capabilities.

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.

Plans and leads low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and 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.

Accountable for measurable business outcomes, including operational efficiency improvements, cost reductions, production optimization, asset performance, workforce productivity, and value realization from digital investments.

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products and solutions—from ideation through delivery and support—by orchestrating cross-functional collaboration across development, QA, and operations to ensure timely, high-quality releases aligned with IT standards and governance. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by leveraging performance metrics and user feedback to identify and act on opportunities. Embed practices that foster long-term sustainability, operational resilience, and service excellence.

Proactively manage risks with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Align product roadmaps with business strategy and long-term objectives, especially within enterprise and Oil & Gas industry contexts. Champion technology-driven process improvements through cloud, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital transformation initiatives that foster…