Senior Technology Lead

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

What We Are Looking For

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.

What You Will Do

People Management & Leadership

• Coach and Mentor: Hire, train, guide, and review the performance of technical staff.
• Facilitate Collaboration:Run effective 1-on-1 meetings, align team goals, and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Delegate Effectively:Assign responsibilities based on team strengths while maintaining accountability for results.

Technical Execution & Oversight

• Problem Solving:Troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide the team toward practical, scalable solutions.
• Quality Control:Review technical outputs, code, or processes to ensure they match industry best practices.
• Process Improvement:Help design, update, and implement workflow procedures to boost productivity.
• Project Management: Plan, budget, and finish technical projects on time.
• System Maintenance: Keep tech systems, software, and networks secure and running well.
• Strategic Planning: Choose new technologies and improve existing systems.
• Cross-Department Work: Partner with other managers to align tech support with company needs.

Required Skills

• Technical Experience:10–15 years of hands‑on technical experience with 5+ years in a lead, mentor, and supervisory capacity.
• Technical Mastery:Strong working knowledge of relevant tools, systems, architectures, or programming concepts specific to your industry. Technical Expertise: Strong background in .Net and SQL Server.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to brief non-technical stakeholders.
• Soft Skills:High emotional intelligence, clear written/verbal communication, and active listening.
• Problem-Solving: Fast and effective decision-making during technical crises.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and budgets

What You Need

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Several years of hands‑on technical work plus past leadership experience.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.