Fractional CIO & Technology Strategy Advisor

ED03 Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness benefits

Coaching & leadership programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC seeks an accomplished IT leader to serve as Fractional CIO, guiding client technology strategy and governance. You will lead roadmaps, oversee cybersecurity and cloud initiatives, and drive digital transformation to enhance performance and growth.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in IT leadership, strong executive communication skills, and experience aligning IT with business objectives across multiple client engagements.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15)+ years of progressive information technology experience.
• Senior IT leadership roles such as IT Manager, IT Director, CTO or CIO.
• Proven success leading IT operations, cybersecurity, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience in roadmaps, budgets, governance programs, and exec reporting.
• Prior consulting or advisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technology advisor to executives and boards, aligning strategy with business goals.
• Deliver Fractional CIO services with governance and strategic direction.
• Assess client environments and develop roadmaps to improve efficiency and security.
• Lead budgeting, governance, and investment planning for technology programs.
• Mentor client IT teams and facilitate executive discussions with business outcomes.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Executive communication

Cybersecurity oversight

IT governance & risk

Budgeting & strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security/Technology

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud platforms

Job description

Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC seeks an accomplished IT leader to serve as Fractional CIO, guiding client technology strategy and governance. You will lead roadmaps, oversee cybersecurity and cloud initiatives, and drive digital transformation to enhance performance and growth.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in IT leadership, strong executive communication skills, and experience aligning IT with business objectives across multiple client engagements.