NG, NGLs, and Specialties Optimization Director

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Position Summary

The NG, NGLs, and Specialties Optimization Director will develop and operationalize optimization models across the NG&NGL Value Chain by embedding data-driven decision-making into commercial processes and workflows spanning the Value Chain. This role bridges Strategy, Trading, Supply, Operations, and Digital/IT to translate optimization strategy into real-time business impact adding traceable value to the organization.

This leader will be responsible for leading the buildout of the NG, NGL, and Specialties VCO organizational outlook, various decision support models, tools, workflows and process that will define how optimization is executed from data inputs to the resulting operational changes derived from modeling results; ensuring adoption, trust, and measurable value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Value Chain optimization projects serving as the central resource for model development, management, and enhancements; monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

• Collaborates with Value Chain Leadership in strategically developing the organization to achieve goals, supporting the execution and adoption of the Value Chain optimization programs.

• Translate strategic priorities into high-value optimization use-case applications; prioritizing opportunities based on economic value and feasibility while logically layering into the larger Optimization program.

• Lead the definition and deployment of end-to-end workflows including data inputs, model execution, output interpretation, and decision ownership that support production, logistics, and market-based models that deliver margin-maximizing guidance across the enterprise.

• Translate business needs into modeling and data requirements; Partner with Data Science/IT on model development priorities, usability and deployment, ensuring outputs are practical, timely, and trusted.

• Apply predictive analytics to improve forecast accuracy and execution alignment across NG, NGLs, and Specialties Value Chains.

• Deliver desk-side assistance for acute modeling issues while maintaining governance, documentation, and user support across Optimization platforms.

• : Integrate optimization model outputs into new and existing reports and forums and reports that will constructively and efficiently result in full adoption of the Optimization program models.

• Monitor plan execution, conduct structured lookbacks, and report adherence to drive continuous improvement and KPI alignment Challenge existing practices where optimization unlocks value.

• Establish feedback loops to continuously improve models and workflows using technology templates to improve comprehension and actionability of model outputs across commercial and operations teams.

• Partner across leadership from other organizations to support cross Value Chain and cross organizational collaboration in capability building

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Ten (10) years' experience in oil and gas.

• Experience working with or alongside optimization models (LP, network optimization, etc.) preferred

• Manage large scale optimization and/or process improvement projects across teams preferred

Skills

Strong commercial acumen (pricing, logistics, asset optimization)

Exceptional stakeholder influence and credibility

Ability to translate between technical and business teams

Systems thinker - understands end-to-end value chain impacts

Change management

Stakeholder management

Compelling communication

Analytical and problem solving

Demonstrated success influencing decision-making

Location: Denver, CO; Findlay, OH; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX

Relocation: Yes

Estimated Travel: 10%

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Location:

Findlay OH Main Bldg

Job Requisition ID:

00021972

Pay Min/Max:

$188,800.00 - $282,900.00 Salary

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Location Address:

Additional locations:

Denver, Colorado, Houston, Texas, San Antonio, Texas

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Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

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 (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\/Department\of\Labor\EEOC_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. 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, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.