Director, IT Support

Mister Car Wash•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mister Car Wash is seeking a Director of IT Support to join their Headquarters team in Tucson, Arizona. This role is responsible for leading the strategic direction and daily operations of the IT support function across all company locations, including over 550 stores, regional offices, and headquarters. The Director ensures the delivery of high-quality technical support services, oversees the performance of support teams, and drives continuous improvement in service delivery. This role also partners with business leaders and IT leadership to align support operations with organizational goals and to enhance the end-user experience. Additionally, this role leads the team responsible for deploying Point of Sale technology in new stores and acquisitions, collaborating with departments like Construction and Facilities Maintenance for timely and efficient installation scheduling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT support or service management.
At least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience managing multi-site or enterprise-level support operations.
Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management).
Experience with Point of Sale installations in retail or restaurant locations.
Demonstrated expertise in IT support operations and service delivery.
Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term improvements with immediate business needs.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in ITSM tools and reporting.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
Ability to travel to visit stores 3-5 times per year.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
ITIL Foundation, HDI Support Center Director, or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

Champion a customer-centric mindset throughout the IT support organization, cultivating a mentality that prioritizes user satisfaction and experience.
Build and sustain a culture of belonging where all team members feel valued, empowered, and motivated.
Foster a sense of urgency and initiative across the team, encouraging proactive problem-solving and continuous ownership of support outcomes.
Model exceptional customer service and hold the team accountable to the highest standards of service delivery.
Develop and implement the IT support strategy to ensure scalable, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery.
Lead and mentor IT support teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure support effectiveness and user satisfaction.
Oversee daily IT support operations, including a remote service desk team, field support, and escalation management.
Ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests across all business units.
Manage vendor relationships and service level agreements (SLAs) for support-related services.
Lead a team of Integration Technicians responsible for installing IT systems in new store builds and acquisitions as well as migrating any necessary data.
Utilize data and reporting to continually find areas to improve service desk effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to improve support processes, tools, and workflows, including AI chatbots leveraging a knowledge base.
Implement automation and self-service solutions to enhance efficiency and user empowerment.
Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure seamless support for new technologies.
Serve as the primary liaison between IT support and business units, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
Collaborate with Store Operations to ensure the Service Desk is focusing on the most impactful items to improve the customer and team member experience.
Communicate support performance, initiatives, and improvements to executive leadership.
Lead change management efforts related to IT support services.