Director of Systems

Neighborly

$90K — $120K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in franchise or multi-location systems.
  • Expertise in managing vendor relations and system integrations.
  • Proven project management skills in strategic road mapping.
  • Familiarity with emerging AI applications is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or MBA highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance core platforms for performance and reliability.
  • Lead strategic system planning and long-term improvements.
  • Act as the primary contact for resolving critical system issues.
  • Collaborate with tech teams, vendors, and operations to boost tool adoption.
  • Standardize tools and processes to reduce duplication.
  • Create dashboards and reporting tools for insightful decision-making.
  • Manage external partners to ensure quality and alignment with company priorities.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
  • Full-time schedule, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM local time.
  • Equity and bonus opportunities available.
  • Hybrid working model with scheduled in-office and remote days.
Full Job Description
Director of Systems

As a Director of Systems supporting the Five Star Painting brand, you will:
  • Own Core Platforms: Drive performance and reliability for POS, CRM, websites, and call centers.
  • Strategy & Roadmap: Lead system planning, release cycles, and long-term improvements.
  • Support & Escalation: Act as the primary lead for critical system issues and resolutions.
  • Partnerships: Collaborate with tech, vendors, and ops to drive tool adoption and optimization.
  • Standardization: Streamline tools and processes to eliminate duplication across platforms.
  • Data & Insights: Build dashboards and reporting tools for data-driven decision-making.
  • Vendor Management: Manage external partners to ensure quality and aligned priorities.
  • Training & Expertise: Provide subject-matter expertise and training to franchisees and internal teams.


(Required qualifications)
  • Experience:
    • 5+ Years: Progressive leadership in franchise or multi-location systems.
    • Operations Tech: Expertise in managing vendor relations, system integrations, and operational workflows.
    • Project Management: Proven track record in strategic road mapping and cross-functional coordination.
    • AI Savvy: Familiarity with emerging AI applications (preferred).


  • Skills:
    • Proven experience building relationships
    • Clear, confident communication and strong relationship-building skills.
    • Proven leadership experience in a franchise-based or multi-unit environment.
    • Deep expertise in system lifecycle management (POS, CRM, ERP, call center platforms, etc.).
    • Ability to diagnose complex system issues and drive long-term solutions.
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to build dashboards, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
    • A positive, adaptable attitude-and a sense of humor.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's or MBA highly preferred.
  • Schedule / in-office requirements:
    • Travel Required (25%)
    • (Hybrid working model; Mon-Wed in office, Thur/Fri from home)
    • Our office locations are:
      • 500 E John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX
      • 1010 N University Parks Drive, Waco, TX


Bring your goals and be enabled to reach them.
  • Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM local time zone
  • Benefits: Check out our benefits offerings here: Neighborly Benefits
  • Financial Benefits: Equity and bonus opportunities


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Brand:
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