Lead Solution Architect

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Findlay, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

An exciting career awaits you 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 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. Lead MPC’s end-to-end HR technology architecture—anchored in Workday to deliver a scalable, compliant, and insight-driven Hire-to-Retire ecosystem. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Workday architecture and development, proven leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. This role will work on enterprise-scale solutions and enjoy continuous learning through advanced training, collaboration, and access to the newest Workday features and tools. The Solution Architect will play a vital role in transforming how the business operates through technology-driven customer engagement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 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 HR ecosystem.
• Agile Methodology
• Analytical Thinking
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Authentic Communicator
• Big Data Analytics
• Business Acumen
• Cloud Computing
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• DevSecOps
• Functional Expertise
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Machine Learning
• Process Orchestration
• Solution Architecture
• Strategic Outlook
• Systems Thinking
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant IT experience, including 5+ years of relevant architecture experience.

Nice To Haves

• Workday certifications in Core HCM or related modules are highly desirable.
• Oil and Gas industry experience is a plus.

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 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.

Benefits

• access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off
• 401k matching program
• paid parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior