FIT House of Brands

Global multi-brand fitness franchisor platform

Vice President of Technology

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive technology experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership; a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
A proven record of delivering technology that drives growth, efficiency, and measurable results in multi-location or distributed environments; franchise, retail, fitness, or wellness experience is preferred, while international and multi-brand experience is a plus.
Experience with consumer digital products, including mobile, booking, and payments, and subscription or membership platforms.
Experience building and scaling teams across in-house staff, offshore resources, and third-party partners.
Broad technical knowledge across software development, product management, cloud, cybersecurity, integration, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the technology, product, data, and IT strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and franchisee success.
Own the operating and capital technology budget and report on return on investment.
Set the company’s artificial intelligence strategy, governance, and responsible-use standards, and prioritize high-impact uses across corporate, franchisee, and member-facing operations.
Advise executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with franchise operations and franchisees to turn operational challenges into prioritized technology solutions.
Deliver scalable, integrated platforms that standardize workflows, reduce administrative burden, and provide actionable insights.
Drive a coherent multi-brand architecture across F45 Training, FS8, and VAURA Pilates, using shared platforms where they create scale.
Lead technology onboarding, training, and adoption for new systems and new studio openings.
Support international operations, including localization, multi-currency payments, and regional data privacy requirements.
Provide strategic direction and executive sponsorship to Engineering and Product leaders, who own day-to-day delivery and product roadmaps.
Own the vision for the member digital experience, including mobile apps, booking, payments, and in-studio technology.
Own data and business intelligence strategy and governance, including a single source of truth for network performance metrics such as revenue, membership, lead conversion, and retention.
Lead the Head of IT and Security and hold executive accountability for cybersecurity, system reliability, disaster recovery, and compliance, including PCI-DSS, GDPR, and CCPA.
Oversee the technology vendor portfolio and major contracts, including build-versus-buy decisions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a franchise, retail, fitness, or wellness environment is preferred.
Experience supporting international, multi-brand operations is a strong plus.

Vice President of Technology

FIT - Functional Inspired Training · Austin, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Technology

Description

We are the global fitness powerhouse behind F45 Training, FS8, and VAURA Pilates. Spanning over 1,500 locations in more than 55 countries, we are on a mission to redefine the wellness industry by delivering high-energy, results-driven studio experiences to communities worldwide.

At FIT House of Brands, we live our brand. We are a collective of natural team players with big ideas, united by a passion for creating the world’s greatest workouts. Whether we are supporting our massive global franchise network or innovating on the studio floor, our commitment to community is at the core of everything we do. If you’re ready to crush your goals, elevate the member experience, and build a career that moves the world, you’ve found your fit.

As our VP of Technology, you will lead technology, product, engineering, data, and IT/security across all brands and markets. You will set the technology strategy and roadmap while staying close to execution, including architecture and vendor decisions, budget, and delivery of priority initiatives. Your north star is technology that makes franchisees more profitable and members more engaged.

What You’ll Do

Strategy and Leadership

Define and execute the technology, product, data, and IT strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and franchisee success
Own the technology budget (operating and capital) and report on return on investment
Set the company’s AI strategy, governance, and responsible-use standards, and prioritize high-impact uses across corporate, franchisee, and member-facing operations
Advise executive leadership on technology investments, risks, and opportunities

Franchisee Enablement and Scale

Partner with franchise operations and franchisees to turn operational challenges into prioritized technology solutions
Deliver scalable, integrated platforms that standardize workflows, reduce administrative burden, and provide actionable insights
Drive a coherent multi-brand architecture across F45 Training, FS8, and VAURA Pilates, using shared platforms where they create scale
Lead technology onboarding, training, and adoption for new systems and new studio openings
Support international operations, including localization, multi-currency payments, and regional data privacy requirements

Product, Engineering, and Data

Provide strategic direction and executive sponsorship to Engineering and Product leaders, who own day-to-day delivery and product roadmaps
Own the vision for the member digital experience (mobile apps, booking, payments, in-studio technology)
Own data and business intelligence strategy and governance, including a single source of truth for network performance metrics (revenue, membership, lead conversion, retention)

IT, Security, and Risk

Lead the Head of IT and Security and hold executive accountability for cybersecurity, system reliability, disaster recovery, and compliance (including PCI-DSS, GDPR, and CCPA)
Oversee the technology vendor portfolio and major contracts, including build-versus-buy decisions

Requirements

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive technology experience, including 5+ in senior leadership; bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Proven record delivering technology that drives growth, efficiency, and measurable results in multi-location or distributed environments (franchise, retail, fitness, or wellness preferred; international, multi-brand experience a plus)
Experience with consumer digital products (mobile, booking, payments) and subscription or membership platforms
Experience building and scaling teams across in-house staff, offshore resources, and third-party partners
Broad technical knowledge across software development, product management, cloud, cybersecurity, integration, data analytics, and AI
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills
Wellness, or other distributed operating environment preferred; experience supporting international, multi-brand operations a strong plus.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
Competitive salary, based on experience
401(k)
Flexible, Unlimited PTO
Casual dress and laid-back work environment
Fun, fitness and health orientated environment

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About the Company

FIT House of Brands

Global multi-brand fitness franchisor platform

FIT House of Brands is a global wellness franchisor that unites a multi-brand portfolio, including F45 Training, FS8, and VAURA Pilates. Franchisees operate 45-minute HIIT group workouts (F45), low-impact FS8 sessions that blend functional style with Pilates and yoga, and athletic reformer Pilates under VAURA. The company supports studios with site selection, design, marketing, staff training, and daily operations, earning revenue from upfront franchise fees and ongoing royalties, and it is expanding to recovery services like cold plunges and infrared saunas. Its goal is to streamline operations under the FIT umbrella, drive growth through acquisitions or in-house development, and create a broad, global wellness ecosystem for partners and members.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: Not listed

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