Team Lead Jobs in Maryland

Team Lead jobs in Maryland are concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT services, healthcare systems, and logistics, with demand at every level from emerging supervisors to senior operations leads. Baltimore, Bethesda, and Columbia are the largest hiring metros, home to established employers like Northrop Grumman, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Leidos. The most consistently sought specialties are IT team leads overseeing federal contracts, clinical team leads within hospital networks, and operations team leads in distribution and supply chain. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles62
Top employerCherry Hill Programs
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring40
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Tractor Supply
New Market, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Support
$15.25 - $17.63/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Team Lead - Denials Prevention
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University of Maryland Medical System
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Senior DoD Medical Product Program Manager / Team Lead - Telework
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Senior DoD Medical Product Program Manager / Team Lead - Telework
Arcetyp LLC
Gaithersburg, Maryland
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management

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LensCrafters
Hyattsville, Maryland
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$20.13 - $34.24/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Financial Management Functional Team Lead
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Financial Management Functional Team Lead
Goldbelt
Fort Detrick, Maryland
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$100k - $135k/yr

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Team Lead Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
5 jobs
Gaithersburg
4 jobs
Bethesda
3 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Clarksburg
3 jobs
Bowie
2 jobs
Towson
2 jobs
Hanover
2 jobs
Aberdeen
2 jobs

Team Lead Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Cherry Hill Programs13
  • Ryder System2
  • Miltenyi Biotec2
  • Rack Room Shoes/Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse2
  • ICF1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in team lead jobs across Maryland.

  • Three or more years of direct experience in the relevant field with demonstrated supervisory responsibility
  • Proven ability to coordinate and develop a team of five or more direct reports
  • Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the team's function such as business, IT, or healthcare administration
  • Experience with performance management processes including goal setting, coaching, and corrective action
  • Familiarity with project management tools and reporting used in Maryland's federal contracting or healthcare environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional departments and senior leadership

Team Lead Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a team lead in Maryland?

Most team lead roles in Maryland are reached by building experience in the target function, then stepping into a senior individual contributor or acting lead role before formally applying. In healthcare, clinical team leads often need an active Maryland licensure in their discipline through the Maryland Board of Nursing or relevant professional board. In IT and federal contracting, certifications like PMP or CompTIA are frequently listed. In most other industries, Maryland employers promote from within and prioritize internal performance records.

Which companies hire team leads in Maryland?

Employers hiring team leads in Maryland right now include Cherry Hill Programs, Ryder System, and Miltenyi Biotec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's high concentration of federal contractors, hospital networks, and distribution operations means team lead openings tend to stay consistent year-round rather than spiking seasonally.

Which Maryland cities have the most team lead jobs?

Baltimore, Gaithersburg, and Bethesda have the most team lead openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives volume through its large hospital systems and port logistics operations, while Bethesda and the broader DC-metro corridor generate significant demand from federal agencies and the defense and IT contractors headquartered there, including companies with large campuses in Rockville and Silver Spring.

Are there remote team lead jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and they're more common than in many fields, particularly in IT, cybersecurity, and program management tied to federal work. About 50% of team lead openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the state's heavy desk and knowledge-work mix. Hands-on team lead roles in clinical settings, warehousing, and manufacturing remain predominantly on-site.

How can I get hired as a team lead in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is securing a senior individual contributor role first and volunteering for lead responsibilities like onboarding teammates or owning a project workstream. Large Maryland employers such as Johns Hopkins, Leidos, and the University of Maryland Medical System run structured associate and new-grad programs that often expose participants to supervisory tasks early. In healthcare, earning an active Maryland license in your clinical discipline strengthens candidacy significantly. In IT, a PMP or relevant cloud certification can substitute for years of prior leadership experience.

Where can I find and apply to team lead jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to team lead jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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