Director, Corporate Systems

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

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. This role partners closely with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to ensure systems scale with company growth, support franchisee and restaurant operations, and deliver reliable data and reporting across the enterprise. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and vendor management expertise with the ability to translate business needs into system solutions, while leading a team responsible for implementation, integration, support, and continuous improvement of corporate systems.

• Own the roadmap, architecture, and governance for corporate business systems, including ERP (e.g., Oracle Fusion/Workday-type platforms), 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.
• With an AI first approach, lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Manage a team of 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 contracts for enterprise software platforms, negotiating terms and holding partners accountable to SLAs.
• Drive continuous improvement of business processes 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.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovations that improve efficiency and support business growth.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate/enterprise systems, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and system portfolios.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Workday, SAP, NetSuite) and HRIS systems; multi-unit restaurant, retail, or franchise industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record leading large-scale system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Strong understanding of financial and HR business processes, data governance, and internal controls (SOX experience preferred).
• 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.

WHO YOU ARE

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

FLAVOR PERKS

• 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
• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.