Senior Tech Lead: Drive Strategy & Delivery

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Senior Technology Lead in Houston to bridge technical work with leadership. You will guide and mentor engineers, oversee projects, and drive delivery of technology initiatives that align with company goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical excellence, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure value delivery and high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of hands-on technical experience with 5+ years in lead, mentor, and supervisory capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of .NET technologies and SQL Server.
• Clear verbal and written skills to brief non-technical stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence and effective listening.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor: hire, train, guide, and review performance of technical staff.
• Facilitate collaboration: run 1-on-1s, align team goals, resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Delegate effectively: assign responsibilities based on team strengths with accountability.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide teams toward scalable solutions.
• Plan, budget, and finish technical projects on time.
• Maintain systems security and reliability and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-department managers to align tech support with company needs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Net & SQL Server

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Senior Technology Lead in Houston to bridge technical work with leadership. You will guide and mentor engineers, oversee projects, and drive delivery of technology initiatives that align with company goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical excellence, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure value delivery and high-performing teams.