Director Business Development – Portfolio Optimization MPLX

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Findlay, OH, USA
In-Office
Energy
The Role
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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:  

 

The Business Development Organization is seeking a strategic leader to support Portfolio Optimization for the MPLX enterprise. This role involves coordinating long-term strategy development, conducting industry analyses, and facilitating the enhancement of strategic playbooksEfforts will focus on MPLX corporate business development with specific emphasis on:  US shale basins, crude transmission / crude gathering value chains, Natural gas, NGLs, and LPG value chains, and refined product value chains.   

  

Additionally, the individual will be responsible for managing existing strategic joint interests and identifying new opportunitiesThe ideal candidate will evaluate growth opportunities, build strong external relationships, and collaborate with senior leaders to align organizational strategies.  

  

This position is responsible for managing, mentoring, and developing team capabilities to drive success in achieving regional goals.  

  

This position is located in Findlay, OH.  

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinates the long-term (5 years+) strategy development for their assigned region. 

  • Leads strategic reviews including industry trends, competitive assessments, and scenario planning. 

  • Facilitates the development and enhancement of strategic playbooks. 

  • Supports the review and development of large-scale organic growth projects. 

  • Participates in front-end financial and strategic fit evaluations of inorganic growth opportunities. 

  • Establishes productive and effective relationships with key external companies and contacts. 

  • Acts as liaison between Strategy & Business Development and other internal organizations and stakeholders. 

  • Collaborates with senior leaders across the organization to align on long-term strategic plans. 

  • Enhances the capabilities of their team by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, and developing specific learning and development plans. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; MBA preferred. 

  • Minimum 10 years industry experience, preferably a minimum of 5 years with commercial experience. 

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00017548

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. 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 https://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.

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The Company
HQ: Findlay, Ohio
15,149 Employees
Year Founded: 1887

What We Do

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. More information is available at www.marathonpetroleum.com.

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