vCIO (Virtual Chief Information Officer)

Intega IT; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique IT Managed Service Provider in Ottawa is seeking a vCIO to drive strategic IT leadership and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise in cybersecurity and cloud technologies while collaborating effectively to create tailored IT strategies. This full-time position offers an engaging work environment with opportunities to guide teams and foster innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
• Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with clients and act as the external face of the company.
• Develop 1-3 year technology roadmaps for clients.
• Lead the Account Management team towards achieving targets.

Skills

Strategic IT Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Technical Expertise

Budgeting and Forecasting

Vendor and Project Management

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Leadership & Mentorship

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

Job description

vCIO (Virtual Chief Information Officer)

• THIS POSITION IS VIRTUAL TO OUR CLIENTS >

NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY

Intega IT is a boutique IT Managed Service Provider. We pride ourselves on the service and delivery we have consistently provided to our partners in the Ottawa community since 2001.

Intega IT is seeking a vCIO. The role requires:

• Strategic IT Leadership: Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals, driving digital transformation, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Client Relationship Management: Experience in building trusted advisor relationships, understanding client needs, and delivering tailored IT strategies that promote growth and innovation.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS), and enterprise architecture, with the capacity to evaluate, plan, and oversee implementations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Experience managing IT budgets, forecasting technology spend, and ensuring ROI on IT investments.
• Vendor and Project Management: Skills in managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and leading projects to successful completion within scope, time, and budget.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Understanding of compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) and risk mitigation strategies.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience guiding IT teams, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

The Day-to-Day…

• Maintain relationships with clients as the external face of Intega.
• Communicate effectively internally and externally, demonstrating willingness to learn and adapt.
• Develop client relationships to understand their business needs and translate them into strategic solutions.
• Work with clients to create 1-3 year technology roadmaps, including planning and budgeting.
• Identify technical opportunities, scope, quote, and sell projects, collaborating with project and service managers.
• Provide support for service-related opportunities, maintaining strong client relationships.
• Research new technologies and propose solutions aligning with client needs; communicate these to the support team.
• Manage critical escalations during major incidents, communicating plans and updates.
• Assist clients with adoption, training, and best practices to maximize value.
• Lead the Account Management team towards achieving targets.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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