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Hire a Fractional CPO to lead your product. Senior product leadership, strategy expertise, and team development—at a fraction of full-time cost.
A Fractional CPO is an experienced Chief Product Officer who works with your company on a part-time basis—typically 1-3 days per week. You get the product vision, strategic leadership, and team guidance of a senior CPO without the commitment and cost of a full-time hire.
Unlike product consultants who advise on specific features, a fractional CPO becomes your product leader. They own the product vision, build and lead your product team, set the roadmap, and take accountability for product outcomes—just not five days a week.
"A fractional CPO brings the strategic product thinking that transforms features into outcomes and users into advocates."
Many growing companies are stuck in "feature factory" mode—building what customers ask for without a coherent product strategy. A fractional CPO brings structure: clear vision, prioritisation frameworks, and outcomes-focused thinking.
They help you transition from reactive development to proactive product leadership, building products that drive growth rather than just responding to requests.
Core responsibilities your fractional CPO will own
Define compelling product vision and strategy. Align product direction with business objectives and market opportunities.
Create and maintain strategic roadmaps. Balance short-term delivery with long-term vision. Communicate priorities to stakeholders.
Build and lead the product team. Hire key roles, mentor product managers, and establish career paths and growth frameworks.
Implement prioritisation frameworks that align the team. Make tough trade-off decisions and ensure resources focus on highest-impact work.
Manage expectations across CEO, board, engineering, sales, and customers. Communicate product decisions and rationale clearly.
Establish product management processes, rituals, and tools. Create the operational foundation for a high-performing product org.
Ensure the team stays close to customers and market trends. Build research practices and translate insights into product decisions.
Get 15+ years of product experience applied to your challenges. A fractional CPO brings proven frameworks for building products users love.
Access CPO-level expertise at 40-60% less than a full-time hire. Pay only for the time you need—typically £80,000-£140,000 per year versus £200,000+ for full-time.
Fractional CPOs have helped companies find PMF before. They know the patterns, can spot the signals, and accelerate your path to product success.
Elevate your entire product team. A fractional CPO mentors your PMs, establishes best practices, and builds a product culture that outlasts their tenure.
Fractional CPOs work across multiple companies. They bring patterns, benchmarks, and fresh perspectives from diverse product challenges.
The founder has been leading product but needs to focus on CEO responsibilities. Time to bring in dedicated product leadership.
Series A/BYou have product managers but no senior leader. The team is executing but lacks strategic vision and mentorship.
When team exceeds 3 PMsToo many priorities, unclear direction, stakeholder conflicts. You need someone to bring order to product chaos.
ASAPGrowing from one product to many, or expanding the product team significantly. Need experienced leadership to structure the org.
Before scalingShifting to PLG or building self-serve. Need expertise in building products that sell themselves.
At strategy decisionInvestors want to see strong product leadership. A fractional CPO provides credibility and helps articulate product vision.
3-6 months before raiseCompare the cost of fractional vs full-time CPO
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CPO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions. Consult with a qualified accountant for accurate financial planning.
| Feature | Fractional CPO | Interim CPO | Full-Time CPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | 1-3 days/week | Full-time (temporary) | Full-time (permanent) |
| Duration | Ongoing (6+ months typical) | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Cost | £3,000-£6,000/week | £8,000-£12,000/week | £150,000-£250,000/year + benefits |
| Focus | Strategic + operational | Gap-fill or transformation | All responsibilities |
| Flexibility | Scale up/down as needed | Fixed term contract | Limited flexibility |
| Best For | Growing companies, specific expertise needs | Leadership gaps, major transitions | Large orgs with full-time need |
Tell us about your needs, company stage, and what you're looking for in a fractional executive.
We curate a shortlist of pre-vetted fractional executives who match your specific requirements.
Interview your top candidates. We handle scheduling and provide interview frameworks.
Your fractional executive begins within days. We support onboarding and ongoing success.
Tell us about your needs, company stage, and what you're looking for in a fractional executive.
We curate a shortlist of pre-vetted fractional executives who match your specific requirements.
Interview your top candidates. We handle scheduling and provide interview frameworks.
Your fractional executive begins within days. We support onboarding and ongoing success.
Tell us about your product challenges and we'll match you with pre-vetted fractional CPOs who have solved them before.