Software Engineering Manager; Analytics & Innovation

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.

The 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  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.

• Manage daily operations of the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Advance data engineering maturity by establishing standard practices across the team, such as design reviews, thorough documentation, and high code quality.
• Plan and lead low‑to‑medium‑complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to quality standards.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems.
• Drive excellence in software delivery using agile methodologies and Dev Sec Ops  principles.
• Develop and align engineering roadmaps with business objectives, participating in architectural discussions and ensuring solution consistency across the organization.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering feedback loops and providing clear updates on delivery progress, risks, and achievements.
• Lead the team through change and transformation initiatives.
• Manage budgets, track metrics, ensure compliance with IT policies and standards, and identify opportunities for technology adoption and process optimization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or another computer‑related degree.
• Ten (10) or more years of diversified IT experience.
• Three (3) or more years of direct or indirect leadership experience.

• Strategic Outlook – Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios, and develops plans with a long‑term perspective.
• Business Acumen – Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry, and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• 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.
• 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; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others.
• 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…