EMS Strategy Lead: Connected Equipment & IoT

04 Chipotle Services, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is seeking a seasoned technology leader to own the enterprise strategy for restaurant equipment connectivity and EMS.

You will shape IoT standards, data architecture, and platform integration across enterprise systems while guiding a cross-functional team. You’ll lead vendor engagements, governance, and roadmaps to scale solutions for thousands of locations, collaborating with Technology, Facilities, Finance, and Operations to deliver measurable energy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technology-related field.
• 7+ years in technology, facilities systems, IoT, EMS, or related field with increasing responsibility.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-level technology strategies and architectures.
• Strong understanding of IoT and EMS ecosystems, building controls, device connectivity, data integration, and platform architecture.
• Experience integrating with enterprise systems such as ServiceNow, CMMS platforms, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategy and drive alignment across multiple functions in a complex organization.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors, technology partners, and external ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to scale solutions across large, multi-site operations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Experience leading and developing team members.
• Knowledge of facilities operations or multi-unit retail environments is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-starter with forward-thinking mindset and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Chipotle’s enterprise strategy for restaurant equipment connectivity and EMS, including IoT standards, networking, controls, data collection, and security protocols.
• Own the roadmap for smart restaurant and EMS capabilities, enabling automation, remote monitoring, energy optimization, visibility, and data-driven decisions.
• Own the platform architecture responsible for ingesting, normalizing, and distributing equipment and EMS data across enterprise systems.
• Ensure seamless integration among EMS, connected equipment, ServiceNow, CMMS, and enterprise data environments.
• Define and enforce enterprise standards for equipment connectivity, EMS controls, data architecture, and vendor integration.
• Drive scalable solutions deployable across thousands of restaurant locations.
• Partner with Technology, Facilities, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align on priorities and implementation strategies.
• Establish EMS governance, performance reporting, SLAs, incident escalation, and vendor reviews for continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop direct report(s) with coaching and guidance.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends to evolve Chipotle’s facilities technology strategy.

Skills

IoT & EMS

Enterprise strategy

Data architecture

Security standards

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

CMMS platforms

Job description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is seeking a seasoned technology leader to own the enterprise strategy for restaurant equipment connectivity and EMS.

You will shape IoT standards, data architecture, and platform integration across enterprise systems while guiding a cross-functional team. You’ll lead vendor engagements, governance, and roadmaps to scale solutions for thousands of locations, collaborating with Technology, Facilities, Finance, and Operations to deliver measurable energy and