06 · Sustain leadership & capability · Technology
Fractional CIO
Ongoing senior technology leadership for organisations that need executive depth without a permanent full-time CIO.
Steady-state work includes regular working sessions with the MD and technology leads, ownership or co-ownership of the technology agenda and roadmap, investment and supplier decision support, board technology reporting as agreed, and an escalation point for material technology risk. Onboarding is separate, one-off and non-refundable, and produces a technology baseline the client keeps whether or not steady state proceeds.
The outcome
Ongoing senior technology judgement the organisation can rely on.
What you get
- Named external senior technology adviser
- Agreed working rhythm and board reporting
- Decision support within the retained scope
- Escalation path for material risk
Boundary. Onboarding is separate and non-refundable. External adviser status is retained; the client remains accountable for operational and legal decisions. Progressive Grounds does not become the internal IT function or the systems integrator. Tiers (Standard / Enhanced / Priority) set availability and response commitments.
The engagement ends when the board is ready, with handover to the IT lead or a permanent appointment.
Next step. Follows any diagnostic or programme, or direct entry via onboarding.