Fractional chief information officer (CIO) services

Drive business success with strategic IT leadership

What is a fractional CIO?

A fractional chief information officer is a contract-based executive who provides strategic information technology leadership and advisory services to organizations, offering experience at a lower cost. 

Elevate your IT leadership with RSM's CIO support services

At RSM, we understand that effective IT leadership is crucial for unlocking business value and navigating today's complex technology landscape. Our CIO support services are designed to help businesses in need of interim IT leadership—whether in the CIO role or the chief technology officer, chief information security officer or similar roles. Our experienced senior technical professionals are available on demand to support critical IT service delivery and complement existing management and delivery teams, providing your organization with the IT leadership it needs to succeed.


Our approach

RSM has a deep bench of senior IT executives who can step in as interim IT leaders, providing strategic guidance and support. Our fractional CIO services offer businesses the benefits of an IT leader without the associated costs of a full-time staff member. Fractional CIOs can help with a variety of tasks, including developing and executing a business-aligned technology strategy, managing IT operations, assessing IT security, optimizing business processes, aligning IT solutions with business objectives, managing IT risk, and providing advisory services and thought leadership.

We complement and upskill your teams where necessary, and if needed we leverage our access to strategic staffing providers to find the right IT leader for your organization. Our approach aligns your IT operations with your business goals, driving efficiency and innovation.

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Key benefits

Implementing our CIO support services yields valuable insights and actionable outcomes, including:

  • Cost-effective leadership: Fractional CIOs provide strategic IT guidance at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CIO.
  • Access to experience: Gain access to experienced CIOs with deep industry and technical knowledge.
  • Scalability: Our services are available on an ongoing basis or incrementally, tailored to your organization's needs.
  • Strategic alignment: Focus your IT strategy on your business objectives, driving growth and innovation.
  • Risk management: Proactively manage business risk and cybersecurity with our professional guidance and deep security experience.
  • Operational excellence: Optimize IT operations, processes and governance to enhance performance and efficiency.

Ready to elevate your IT leadership and drive business success? Let's discuss your senior IT staffing needs today. Reach out to us to learn more about our CIO support services and how we can help you achieve your business goals.

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