US-Based Part-Time Fractional CTO & Tech Partner

Onsite IT; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Onsite IT is seeking a U.S.-based Fractional CTO/Technology Partner to guide clients on technical needs, shape actionable plans, and lead conversations through project delivery. This is a part-time, client-facing partnership rather than a traditional CTO role.

You will serve as the primary U.S. representative for a dedicated development team, helping clients define requirements, evaluate solutions, and ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering, architecture and IT leadership.
• Experience communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with distributed/international teams.
• Availability for part-time client meetings and ongoing project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical guidance on software development projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on requirements, architecture, scope, and estimates.
• Help clients evaluate development approaches, technologies, and project priorities.
• Support technical discussions involving web apps, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, APIs, AI integration, and automation.
• Participate in qualified client conversations generated through our business development process.
• Review and approve proposals or communications made on your behalf.
• Represent the team's capabilities accurately and professionally.
• Help convert suitable opportunities into active projects.
• Coordinate with the delivery team to maintain client satisfaction and project alignment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for U.S.-based clients.
• Participate in discovery calls, project discussions, and client meetings.
• Understand business objectives and translate client requirements into actionable technical plans.
• Build professional relationships and maintain clear communication with clients.
• Work remotely with international software development teams.
• Maintain visibility into active projects, client discussions, and business development activity.
• Communicate client expectations and feedback to the development team.
• Support transparent and consistent project delivery.

Skills

Software engineering

Software architecture

IT consulting

Technical leadership

Communication

Distributed teams

Part-time availability

Job description

Onsite IT is seeking a U.S.-based Fractional CTO/Technology Partner to guide clients on technical needs, shape actionable plans, and lead conversations through project delivery. This is a part-time, client-facing partnership rather than a traditional CTO role.

You will serve as the primary U.S. representative for a dedicated development team, helping clients define requirements, evaluate solutions, and ensure successful delivery.