Director, Corporate Systems

Wingstop • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Systems leads the strategy, delivery, and operational stability of Wingstop's enterprise business systems, including ERP, HRIS, financial systems, and related corporate platforms. The role partners with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to ensure systems scale with company growth, support franchisee and restaurant operations, and provide reliable enterprise data and reporting. The Director translates business needs into system solutions and leads the team responsible for implementation, integration, support, and continuous improvement of corporate systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate or enterprise systems.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing teams and system portfolios.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as Oracle Fusion, Workday, SAP, or NetSuite, and with HRIS systems.
• Proven track record leading large-scale system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Strong understanding of financial and HR business processes, data governance, and internal controls.
• Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and budget management skills.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated leadership in building, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or another advanced degree.
• Experience in the multi-unit restaurant, retail, or franchise industry.
• SOX experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap, architecture, and governance for corporate business systems, including ERP, HRIS, procurement, and financial reporting systems.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and other business leaders to define system requirements, prioritize enhancements, and translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations using an AI-first approach, delivering projects on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Manage systems analysts, administrators, and engineers; set priorities, develop talent, and build organizational capability.
• Establish and maintain data governance, security, and compliance standards across corporate systems, including SOX and audit requirements.
• Oversee vendor relationships and enterprise software contracts, negotiate terms, and hold partners accountable to SLAs.
• Drive continuous business process improvement through automation, workflow optimization, and system enhancements.
• Manage the corporate systems budget, including capital planning, licensing costs, and resource allocation.
• Ensure high availability and reliable performance of corporate systems, overseeing incident response and root-cause resolution.
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and change management plans to support user adoption.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovations that improve efficiency and support business growth.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees.
• One paid volunteer day of your choice.
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles.
• Team member stock purchase plan.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Education assistance.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in the office.
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards.
• Onsite game room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director