What is a Fractional CIO (Chief Information Officer)?
A Fractional Chief Information Officer is an experienced IT executive who works part-time across multiple organisations, providing strategic IT leadership covering technology strategy, vendor management, and digital infrastructure.
The Fractional CIO Role
Fractional CIOs typically work 1-3 days per week, providing senior IT leadership for companies needing enterprise technology governance without the £200-350k cost of a permanent CIO.
Key CIO Responsibilities
IT Strategy: Technology roadmap aligned with business objectives
Vendor Management: IT supplier portfolio, contracts, and SLA management
Security Governance: Information security policy and compliance oversight
Cloud & Infrastructure: Migration, hosting, and infrastructure decisions
Programme Delivery: Major IT programme oversight (ERP, CRM, etc.)
Who Needs a Fractional CIO?
Growing companies needing IT governance without a full-time CIO
Organisations planning cloud migrations or major IT transformations
Companies with complex vendor landscapes needing optimisation
Businesses requiring IT security governance and compliance
