IT Architecture Manager

Manager Of It Architecture

MPC is seeking a hands-on and collaborative Manager of IT Architecture to lead the delivery of architectural strategies across corporate functions and enterprise business systems. This key role will facilitate the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that align with business objectives and support enterprise-wide operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, promote architectural best practices, and personally review and shape solution designs and make the architectural calls the team escalates. By mentoring a talented architecture team and contributing to the technology roadmap, the Manager of IT Architecture will play a vital role in advancing our organization's success.

The role carries responsibility for the quality and consistency of architecture across finance, HR, supply chain, Enterprise business services, legal, communications, strategy & business development and the platforms that support them. Equally important is developing the people. The successful candidate will coach architects on integration approaches, data authority and non-functional requirements, establish peer review as normal practice so design quality does not depend on who was assigned, and build the practice's capacity to work independently through patterns, guardrails and reusable decisions. We are looking for someone who can raise the technical standard of a team by working alongside them.

Accountable for business results primarily achieved through the work of others. Manages staff, sets direction, and deploys resources. Has responsibility for employee development, performance reviews, pay reviews, and staffing decisions. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes, or programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure assignments are completed in accordance with established guidelines and advice on conflicting priorities.
• Understands the overall organizational vision and collaborates with management to set team goals that translate into actionable plans at the team level.
• Maintains a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement and leads the team through periods of change and transformation.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to identify technology needs and opportunities and works with internal IT groups to provide effective solutions to address business needs. Develops continuous improvement techniques.
• Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems, implementing appropriate measures to protect sensitive information and prevent disruptions.
• Plan, resource, and provides direction and technical leadership for low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Manages the department project portfolio effectively through governance and planning processes.
• Assists in the development and management of the department budget, tracking expenses, and ensures that resources are allocated effectively to meet business requirements.
• Stays abreast of the latest technology trends, industry advancements, and regulatory changes, and makes recommendations for adopting new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Assesses and identifies technology needs and opportunities, making recommendations for system enhancements, upgrades, or replacements. Continuously seeks opportunities to optimize processes and workflows.
• Partners with leadership to develop strong business cases for technology initiatives.
• Assists in the development of IT policies, procedures, and standards that are in line with area of responsibility and industry standards. Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Responsible for recruitment, development, retention, performance management of talent to meet needs of the business.
• Develop and implement IT/OT architectural strategies to create scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that align with enterprise business goals and support multi-site operations.
• Lead the design and delivery of architectural deliverables, including system blueprints, data models, and integration frameworks, ensuring robust and standardized solutions for IT and OT environments.
• Oversee the integration of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, microservices, or IoT) into IT/OT architectures to enhance system interoperability, performance, and future-readiness.
• Ensure compliance and security standards are incorporated into all architectural designs, mitigating risks and maintaining governance across distributed IT/OT systems.
• Influences prioritization with product management

Skills

• Strategic Outlook - Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios, and develops plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term goals support long-term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports MPC's overall business strategy.
• Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of MPC's business, industry, and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC's strategy.
• 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. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
• 10+ years of diversified IT experience
• 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience

Location: San Antonio TX

Additional locations: Findlay, Ohio, Houston TX One Allen Center