Senior Technology Lead

Kinder Morgan•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Technology Lead with a strong technical background and a passion for leading and developing teams. This role serves as a critical bridge between technical contributors and senior leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of technology initiatives while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. The Technology Project Lead will provide technical guidance, remove obstacles, and help teams solve complex business and technology challenges. In addition, they will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing project budgets, tracking timelines and deliverables, coordinating resources, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and aligned with organizational goals. Success in this role requires a combination of technical expertise, project leadership, stakeholder management, and strong communication skills to drive execution and deliver business value.

Requirements

10–15 years of hands-on technical experience with 5+ years in a lead, mentor, and supervisory capacity.
Strong working knowledge of relevant tools, systems, architectures, or programming concepts specific to your industry.
Strong background in .Net and SQL Server.
Clear verbal and written skills to brief non-technical stakeholders.
High emotional intelligence, clear written/verbal communication, and active listening.
Fast and effective decision-making during technical crises.
Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and budgets.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Several years of hands-on technical work plus past leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, guide, and review the performance of technical staff.
Run effective 1-on-1 meetings, align team goals, and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
Assign responsibilities based on team strengths while maintaining accountability for results.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide the team toward practical, scalable solutions.
Review technical outputs, code, or processes to ensure they match industry best practices.
Help design, update, and implement workflow procedures to boost productivity.
Plan, budget, and finish technical projects on time.
Keep tech systems, software, and networks secure and running well.
Choose new technologies and improve existing systems.
Partner with other managers to align tech support with company needs.