Fractional CTO

Roles & Responsibilities We are seeking for a Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on behalf of a client embarking on a broad digital transformation journey. This senior technology leader will play a pivotal advisory role — modernizing infrastructure, streamlining operations, and introducing structure and best practices across regional and remote teams. The ideal candidate brings both strategic foresight and operational discipline — able to assess, design, and implement technology frameworks that strengthen performance and scalability. (working arrangements: 3 days a week) Key Responsibilities Technology Leadership & Advisory Partner with senior management to shape and execute a digital transformation roadmap. Evaluate current infrastructure, systems, and processes for modernization opportunities. Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the IT leadership team. Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization Lead the migration of systems from on-premise to cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Define governance, cybersecurity, and cost-management frameworks for sustainable operations. Recommend automation tools to improve efficiency and visibility. Offshoring & Remote Workforce Management Develop strategies to offshore selected IT functions while maintaining performance quality. Create and implement SOPs to manage distributed teams across regions. Establish clear communication, performance metrics, and reporting structures. Operational Excellence & Process Optimization Standardize IT policies, workflows, and escalation procedures Introduce collaboration and tracking tools to support remote delivery. Build measurable KPIs for IT and cross-functional performance. Ideal Profile 10+ years in senior technology leadership (CTO, Head of IT, or equivalent). Proven experience leading digital transformation and cloud migration programs. Strong operational mindset — comfortable building structure, process, and governance from the ground up. Skilled in managing offshore and remote teams, with an emphasis on accountability and clarity. Strategic yet hands-on leader with a pragmatic, delivery-driven approach. If you’re a seasoned technology leader who thrives on shaping digital capability and building scalable, modern tech operations — we’d love to hear from you. Tell employers what skills you have Digital TransformationFeasibility StudiesManagement SkillsLeadershipStreamliningScalabilityOperational ExcellenceAzureChange ManagementAutomation ToolsSecurity PolicyTechnology LeadershipInformation TechnologyMentorshipVendor ManagementDigitizationAccountabilityWorkforce ManagementDesign ThinkingProcess Optimization