Fractional CIO
Executive-level technology leadership without the full-time overhead. Align IT with strategy, raise reliability and security, and deliver measurable value per dollar.
Growing orgs
Scaling fast and need standards, a roadmap, and clarity.
PE-backed & rollups
Need integration discipline, KPIs, and predictable execution.
Nonprofits & services
Enterprise rigor with pragmatic, budget-aware delivery.
How a Fractional CIO Drives Outcomes
Four pillars that compound value over time.
Strategy & Standards
Multi-year roadmap, architecture principles, and governance rhythms.
Security & Resilience
Identity, email, endpoint, vuln mgmt; BCP/DR and incident readiness.
Performance & Cost
SLA-driven ops, vendor leverage, license right-sizing, TCO visibility.
Change & Adoption
Ownership, enablement, and communications that make changes stick.
Engagement Models
Pick the cadence that fits your goals and timeline.
Ongoing Leadership
1–3 days/week to run the program and deliver the roadmap.
- Weekly leadership cadence & scorecard
- Quarterly planning & budget alignment
- Vendor & risk oversight
Interim Coverage
Stabilize operations while you hire a permanent leader.
- Runbooks and standards in place
- Team structure & accountability
- Candidate evaluation support
Project-Based
Specific outcomes (ERP, CRM, cloud, M&A) with milestones.
- Requirements & vendor shortlist
- TCO comparison & contract support
- Implementation governance
The First 90 Days
Days 0–30 · Assess
Get clarity fast and stabilize what matters.
- Rapid assessment across people, process, tech
- Risk heatmap & KPI baseline
- Critical issues contained
Days 31–60 · Secure & Govern
Lock in standards and a transparent cadence.
- Identity & email protections live
- Platform standards & runbooks
- Quarterly plan agreed with owners
Days 61–90 · Execute & Measure
Deliver outcomes and make value visible.
- Weekly delivery cadence & scorecard
- Dashboard for KPIs in production
- Savings & risk deltas captured
Lower Run Costs
License right-sizing & vendor leverage; focus spend where it matters.
Predictable Delivery
Scorecards, SLAs, and a quarterly plan everyone can see.
Improved Security Posture
Identity-first controls, email/endpoint protection, BCP/DR readiness.
See if Fractional CIO is the right fit
Align goals, identify quick wins, and map a pragmatic 90-day plan.