Director, Application Development

Who We Are:

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are on a mission to build the most impactful restoration business in the industry. Our network of "Guardians" helps property owners in crisis rebuild their lives after devastating events like water, fire, and mold damage. As part of our team, you'll be contributing to a company that values results, integrity, and putting customers first.

Guardian is a high-growth, private equity–backed company building a national platform in the restoration and field services industry. Through a focused acquisition strategy and strong organic growth, we are creating a best-in-class organization that combines local market expertise with the scale, systems, and discipline of a national platform. We are a passionate group of professionals committed to preserving the legacy of small and medium-sized businesses while accelerating their growth. We bring deep expertise and a hands-on approach to support our partners, expand the Guardian network, and make a lasting, positive impact across every organization

What we need: 

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Director of Application Development & Support. The Senior Director of Application Development & Support is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of Guardian's enterprise applications, integrations, and reporting platforms. This role owns the end-to-end application lifecycle across core business systems including Sage, Albi, ADP, HubSpot, Celigo (integration platform), and PowerBI.

This leader will establish a scalable application operating model, enforce strong development and testing practices, and build a high-performing team of employees and contractors. The role will partner closely with Finance, Operations, HR, Marketing, and external vendors to ensure systems are reliable, well-integrated, and aligned with business priorities.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading enterprise application and integration teams in a PE-backed and/or high-growth environment, with a strong bias toward execution, structure, and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Application & Platform Ownership

• Own overall strategy, roadmap, and operating model for Guardian's enterprise application portfolio (Sage, Albi, ADP, HubSpot, PowerBI, Celigo).
• Establish clear system ownership, release management, and change control practices.
• Serve as escalation point for major application issues and vendor performance.

Integration & Data Enablement

• Own integration architecture and delivery approach using Celigo and direct APIs.
• Lead M&A system integrations and including data migration from legacy systems to Guardian's enterprise wide systems.
• Lead design and execution of integrations across finance, operations, HR, and customer-facing systems.
• Ensure data consistency, reliability, and monitoring across system-to-system workflows.

Reporting & Analytics Enablement

• Oversee development of PowerBI dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to define standardized metrics and reporting models.
• Ensure reliable data pipelines feeding reporting platforms.

Delivery Excellence & Quality

• Establish and enforce development standards, code quality, testing practices, and documentation.
• Implement Agile delivery practices, backlog prioritization, and predictable release cadences.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, supportable, and secure.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a mixed team of FTEs and contract resources (including integration engineers, BI developers, system owners).
• Hire, coach, and develop high-performing technical leaders and individual contributors.
• Build a culture of accountability, application ownership, and continuous improvement.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Own relationships with key application and integration vendors.
• Manage SOWs, performance, and cost for contractors and implementation partners.
• Drive reductions in long-term vendor dependency where appropriate.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, Marketing, and Growth teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Support training enablement through documentation, sandboxes, and technical walkthroughs (training delivery owned by Operations).

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in application development, enterprise systems, or integration engineering.
• 5+ years of experience leading application development or platform teams.
• Experience owning enterprise SaaS platforms (ERP, HRIS, CRM, BI, Integration).
• Strong understanding of integration architectures, APIs, middleware platforms, and data flows.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Agile / product-oriented delivery models.
• Experience in a private-equity-backed and/or high-growth environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Sage, ADP, HubSpot, PowerBI, and/or Celigo (or similar platforms).
• Experience modernizing legacy or fragmented application environments.
• Background in services, field operations, or multi-location businesses.

Skills that will make you successful in this role:

• Enterprise application leadership
• Integration architecture and delivery
• Strategic thinking with strong execution bias
• Vendor and contract management
• Team building and mentoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Our Core Values:

1. Results Matter – We believe in delivering on our promises and driving outcomes that make a measurable difference.
2. Do the Right Thing – Integrity is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being ethical and trustworthy in every situation.
3. Customer-First – Our customers are at the heart of our business. We strive to exceed their expectations and build lasting relationships.

Total Rewards:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off

We are focused on becoming an "employer of choice" and are continuously looking at how to expand our Total Rewards offerings to best suit the needs of our employees.

Why Join Us?

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are committed to empowering our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to excel. When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive package that includes health, vision, dental, and retirement plans to support your financial and personal well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options designed to provide flexibility while fostering collaboration and connection with your team.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, teamwork, and meaningful impact.
• Professional Growth: Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where you'll take on diverse challenges, gain hands-on experience, and have opportunities to shape your role as the company grows.

You'll contribute to a dynamic team where your expertise will make a tangible difference in our success. We offer a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to your personal and professional development.

Compensation:

Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $180,000 - $210,000 + Bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Location: We are headquartered in Denver and have a strong preference for local candidates, however we are open to candidates based in Mountain, Central, or Eastern Time Zones. Additionally, this role will require up to 15% travel.

Application Deadline

The anticipated application deadline is February 27th, 2026, though that date may change depending on the volume of qualified resumes we receive by that time.

Ready to Apply?

If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a growing organization that values results, integrity, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that supports your professional growth and makes a real impact.

Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. For this position, the base salary pay range is listed below. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.