vCIO

Apex Technology Management, LLC; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Technology Management, LLC in Redding, California, is seeking a strategic IT advisor for C-level executives, responsible for leading long-term technology plans and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess 3–5 years of leadership experience in IT, demonstrating strong business acumen and excellent communication skills.

Salary expectations range from $70k to $90k depending on experience. Apex Technology values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years in IT leadership roles.
• Proven success managing multiple client relationships.
• Experience with IT governance and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted IT advisor to C-level executives.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps.
• Oversee IT budgeting and vendor management.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver solutions.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

IT governance

Communication with C-level executives

Job description

We believe talent deserves a human touch. Your application will be read by an actual person who’s excited to discover the real you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted IT advisor to C-level client executives, leading long-term technology strategy and annual planning.
• Develop and maintain 5‑year technology roadmaps with annual refreshes.
• Oversee IT budgeting, procurement strategy, and vendor management.
• Facilitate executive and management meetings to align IT initiatives with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure the successful delivery of technical solutions.
• Lead and support IT policy development, contract negotiations, and project transitions.
• Generate additional client value through project identification and IT refresh planning.
• Guide junior Apex staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience at an MSP is a plus.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in IT leadership roles with a track record of strategic planning and execution.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Proven success managing multiple client relationships across industries.
• Experience with IT governance, compliance frameworks, and enterprise‑level security practices.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strategic thinker with consultative presence.
• Excellent communicator, especially with C-level stakeholders.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven.
• Collaborative leader and effective cross‑functional team player.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced client environment.

Comparable Titles

• Virtual CIO (vCIO)
• Strategic Relationship Manager
• Business/IT Consultant
• Client Success Partner
• IT Director (Multi‑Client)

Expected salary range: $70k‑$90k dependent on experience.

New Charter Technologies is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.