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Fractional CIO Services: Strategic Tech Leadership, Without the Full-Time Cost
Hiring a fractional or part-time CIO gives your company access to the experience and leadership of a world-class technology executive — without the commitment or cost of a full-time hire. From cybersecurity to digital transformation, fractional CIOs drive business strategy, oversee IT operations, and future-proof your infrastructure.
What is a Fractional CIO?
A fractional CIO is a seasoned technology executive who works with your company on a part-time or project basis. They provide senior-level guidance across IT strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and vendor management — without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.
Even small and mid-sized companies can access top-tier CIO talent for just a few hours or days a week – or to lead a specific initiative like cloud migration, ERP implementation, or system upgrades. A fractional CIO helps build a scalable, secure technology foundation that supports your business goals.
- Strengthening Cybersecurity
- Digital Transformation
- IT Systems Optimization
- Technology Strategy
- Mentoring and Leading IT Teams
Bring On a Fractional CIO from InterimExecs’ RED Team
InterimExecs’ RED Team is an elite group of Chief Information Officers with proven track records leading digital transformation, optimizing technology infrastructure, and aligning IT with business strategy.
Fractional CIO services can help you manage day-to-day IT operations, strengthen cybersecurity, modernize legacy systems, improve data and reporting capabilities, and build a technology roadmap that supports growth — all without the commitment of a full-time hire.
HOW WE WORK
Executive Match
In a discovery process, we explore your organization’s technology needs and gaps to match you with the best fractional CIO.
Technology Checkup
Your CIO assesses what’s working, what’s not, and builds a clear roadmap aligned with your business goals.
Strategic Leadership
Your fractional CIO leads key initiatives, mentors teams, and drives tech strategy — all without full-time cost.
“There are so many IT issues that surface when a company is starting, growing, selling, or transforming. That’s what I do.”
-Dean, RED Team Fractional CIO
What Does a CIO Do?
A fractional CIO can take on many roles depending on your company’s goals. Here’s what they typically deliver:
Drive Digital Innovation
Experienced fractional CIOs bring a strong foundation in IT initiatives, including software development, cybersecurity, automation, and data management and can transform your business, whether it requires replacing legacy tech or creating a whole new IT infrastructure to meet future business objectives.
IT Project Management
InterimExecs RED Team part-time and fractional CIOs bring years of experience to oversee large-scale IT projects from strategic planning to final implementation.
“The benefit from my perspective is to bring somebody in with a great deal of insights and experience that can come in, quickly diagnose what the problem is, and come up with solutions based on best practices out there in the marketplace. That is not something that you’re going to find within a company.”
-National Bank President & CEO
Business and IT Strategy Integration
Skilled CIOs understand emerging technology and know which ones will best meet your company’s needs. They work closely with the CEO, CFO, COO, and CTO to craft IT solutions that serve all business operations.
Cybersecurity
From ransomware threats to data breaches, cybersecurity is a board-level issue — and a key responsibility of any modern CIO. A fractional CIO evaluates risk, strengthens defenses, ensures compliance, and creates a proactive security strategy that protects your business, customers, and reputation.
ERP Implementation
A fractional CIO can help select, implement, or rescue an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system — software that automates and integrates core business processes across finance, HR, operations, supply chain, and more. From choosing the right platform to managing cross-functional rollout, a CIO ensures your ERP investment supports long-term growth and efficiency.
Need Better Tech Leadership — Without the Full-Time Cost?
FAQs: Part-Time or Fractional CIO
InterimExecs RED Team includes experienced, rock star CIOs who want to work less than full-time — a few hours a day or a few days a week. But they bring the same high-level skillset as a full-time CIO at a fraction of the cost.
We have screened thousands of executives to hand-pick the best of the best CIOs from around the globe. They can be on the job at your company in as little as 48 hours, working for a limited time on a project basis or longer term as the part-time leader of your IT services team.
What types of companies are the best fit for fractional CIO services?
From early-stage startups to Fortune 500 firms, any company facing IT complexity without internal leadership can benefit from a fractional CIO.
Distressed to rapid growth, manufacturing to technology, business services, consumer goods, healthcare, hospital, and non-profit organizations. Some companies need an outsourced CIO to work part-time to manage IT needs during business growth. Others want an on-demand CIO to oversee big strategic technology initiatives. The driving reason for many organizations is to bring in a fractional CIO to collaborate with the leadership team to drive digital transformation across departments and oversee cybersecurity .
Can I hire a CIO part-time?
Yes — fractional and part-time CIOs are ideal for companies not ready for a full-time hire, but in need of high-level guidance.
Contracting with a part-time CIO allows companies to get the services of a top-tier executive for far less than it would cost to onboard a full-time CIO.
You can read more on the fractional model here.
How are contracts with a fractional CIO structured?
RED Team executives are deployed through InterimExecs’ placement arm. All engagements are flexible and low-risk, with clear deliverables and a 30-day cancellation option. There’s no employee/employer relationship — just results.
Bringing on a fractional executive is low risk and you can scale up or scale back services as need be.
Bring in a Fractional CIO Who’s Solved the Challenges You’re Facing Now.
Let’s talk about what’s next: request a confidential discussion or reach out at +1 (847) 849-2800.