IT Technical Lead (Annapolis, MD - onsite)

Technical Lead

Department:

Information Technology Leadership

Reports To:

CTO or Director of Information Technology

Location:

Onsite - Annapolis, Maryland

FLSA Status:

Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) - This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, meaning the incumbent is not eligible for overtime pay, as the role meets the criteria for the executive or professional exemption based on its leadership, strategic, and supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week - schedule to be confirmed upon hire

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position carries supervisory responsibility for cross-functional engineering teams including network, security, integration, and plant automation engineers, as well as coordination oversight of third-party systems integrators and software vendor resources.

Compensation Grade:

TBD - Pending Compensation Grade Structure

Position Summary

The Technical Lead serves as the senior technical authority within the Information Technology Leadership department, responsible for guiding enterprise technology strategy, architecture governance, and engineering project delivery across all IT and OT disciplines. This position translates corporate business objectives into scalable technical roadmaps and ensures that reference architectures, security baselines, and development standards are applied consistently across all regional operating divisions. The Technical Lead directs and mentors cross-functional engineering teams, manages vendor and executive stakeholder relationships, and provides executive-level oversight for multi-million dollar digital transformation initiatives. Through this role, the incumbent plays a central part in advancing Chaney Enterprises' operational growth, competitive positioning, and long-term technology capabilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are considered essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads technical design and architecture discussions encompassing network infrastructure, cloud migrations, cybersecurity frameworks, and API integrations to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Translates corporate goals into scalable technical roadmaps and enterprise reference architectures that support current operations and anticipate future growth requirements.
• Evaluates emerging technologies - including AI-driven logistics engines and edge analytics platforms - and delivers formal recommendations to executive leadership regarding strategic technology investments and upgrades.
• Standardizes technology architectures, development guidelines, and security baselines across all regional operating divisions to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational resilience.
• Chairs the corporate Change Advisory Board (CAB), coordinating software upgrade cycles, release windows, and system cutovers to minimize operational disruption across business units.
• Enforces code review practices, CI/CD pipeline standards, and technical documentation requirements across all development teams to uphold engineering quality and auditability.
• Directs, mentors, and evaluates cross-functional engineering teams - including network, security, integration, and plant automation engineers - establishing skills matrices, performance objectives, and career development frameworks.
• Coordinates resource allocation among internal engineering teams, third-party systems integrators, and software vendors to ensure timely and on-budget project delivery.
• Serves as the primary technical interface for software and hardware vendors, external contractors, and internal executive leadership, facilitating clear communication of technical risks, decisions, and project status.
• Manages project deliverables, technical risk registers, and system budgets for large-scale digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial, operational, and timeline constraints.
• Develops and maintains enterprise IT/OT governance documentation, including architecture decision records, standards policies, and technology lifecycle plans.
• Monitors industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive technology landscapes to inform continuous improvement of the enterprise technology environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in IT and/or OT environments.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years in a technical leadership, solution architecture, or engineering management role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transport, logistics, construction, materials handling, or a closely related industry.
• Proven experience leading complex cloud migration projects, API integration programs, and heavy industrial automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and govern enterprise reference architectures and technology roadmaps.
• Strong executive presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• TOGAF certification or equivalent enterprise architecture framework credential.
• ITIL v4 Managing Professional certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud platform certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist certification.
• Experience with edge analytics platforms and AI-driven logistics or operational intelligence solutions.

Education

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment

Condition

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Office / Corporate Setting
Primary work environment is an office or technology operations setting with standard conditions

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Data Center / Server Room
Periodic access to controlled data center or server room environments may be required

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Industrial / Plant Site
Occasional presence at industrial facilities, construction sites, or operational plant locations in support of OT engineering activities

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Remote Collaboration
Regular use of virtual meeting and collaboration tools to engage with distributed teams, vendors, and stakeholders

Noise Level

Level

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Moderate

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Physical Demand

Requirement / Frequency

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Sitting

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer

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Standing and Walking

Occasional standing and walking, particularly during site visits or facility walkthroughs

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Lifting

Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds

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Visual Acuity

Frequent use of computers, monitors, and technical documentation requiring sustained visual concentration

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Communication

Frequent verbal communication in meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagements

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Travel Mobility

Ability to travel independently to regional offices, vendor sites, and project locations as required

Travel

This position requires occasional travel, estimated at up to 20 percent of working time, to regional operating divisions, vendor facilities, project sites, and industry events in support of technical leadership and stakeholder engagement responsibilities.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as business needs change. | Chaney Enterprises Human Resources