vCIO

The Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) serves as a strategic technology advisor for our Managed Service Provider (MSP) clients. The vCIO works closely with client leadership teams to align IT strategies with business objectives, ensuring technology is a driver for growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Strategic Planning & Roadmapping
• Develop multi-year IT roadmaps tailored to client business needs.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to evaluate progress and adapt strategies.
• Align technology initiatives with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Technology Leadership
• Provide CIO-level consulting services for clients without a dedicated CIO.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive teams on IT investments and priorities.
• Recommend emerging technologies to foster innovation and competitive advantage.
• IT Governance & Risk Management
• Oversee IT policies, compliance, and security frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2, etc.).
• Conduct technology alignment assessments to identify risks and improvement areas.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Budgeting & Vendor Management
• Design and manage client IT budgets ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI.
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers on behalf of clients.
• Monitor vendor performance to meet SLA and business expectations.
• Cybersecurity Oversight
• Advise on security posture improvements and recommend tools for protection.
• Review and oversee implementation of backup, recovery, and endpoint security strategies.
• Proven experience in IT leadership, preferably as a CIO, IT Director, or senior technical consultant.
• Strong understanding of MSP business models and managed services delivery.
• Expertise in cloud services, cybersecurity, compliance frameworks, and infrastructure management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred). KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Client satisfaction and retention rates.
• Alignment of IT spend with business objectives.
• Reduction in client risk posture (e.g., compliance gaps closed).
• Technology roadmap milestones achieved.
• Upsell/cross-sell revenue tied to vCIO-led initiatives. Competitive pay Quarterly Bonuses Progressive PTO Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability available Tax deferred retirement plan with company match Career Development and Coaching Fun work environment!