Fractional CIO: Global Tech Modernization Lead

Rare; United States; Remote; USD 207,000 - 413,000; Part time

Job summary

Rare, a global conservation leader, seeks a fractional CIO to lead technology modernization and scale. The role focuses on FY27 priorities: building and rolling out Salesforce for grants management, selecting and implementing a global HRIS, and guiding a Microsoft 365 rollout.

Reporting to the Senior VP of Strategy and Organizational Development, the CIO will establish governance, define architecture, and develop automation and AI opportunities with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading enterprise technology programs and modernization efforts.
• Experience with Salesforce-based platforms and HRIS selection and implementation.
• Knowledge of governance, security, and data privacy.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendors.
• Practical understanding of responsible AI and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Salesforce grants management design, implementation, and rollout.
• Guide HRIS requirements, vendor selection, contracting, implementation planning, and initial rollout in partnership with Talent.
• Hire and oversee implementation consultants for Salesforce and HRIS, ensuring delivery quality and value for money.
• Develop and maintain technology governance practices and define platform ownership, product ownership, and decision rights.
• Establish lightweight governance for architecture, integrations, data, security, privacy, access, vendors, and technology investments.
• Identify practical opportunities for automation and AI to improve staff effectiveness and program delivery.

Skills

Technology leadership

Salesforce

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Governance

Automation AI

Tools

Salesforce

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Rare, a global conservation leader, seeks a fractional CIO to lead technology modernization and scale. The role focuses on FY27 priorities: building and rolling out Salesforce for grants management, selecting and implementing a global HRIS, and guiding a Microsoft 365 rollout.

Reporting to the Senior VP of Strategy and Organizational Development, the CIO will establish governance, define architecture, and develop automation and AI opportunities with cross‑functional teams.