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The Fractional CTO serves as a dedicated technology leader for assigned enterprise clients, partnering closely with organizations throughout the Omaha metropolitan area to align business goals, operational needs, and technology investments. Because this role is built on strong, in-person relationships, the Fractional CTO is expected to be based in the Omaha area and regularly work onsite with clients, becoming an integrated extension of their leadership team.

By embedding within client organizations, the Fractional CTO develops a deep understanding of each client's people, processes, challenges, and long-term objectives. Working alongside executive leadership, department managers, vendors, and InfiNet teams, this role helps clients make informed technology decisions, improve business processes, and maximize the value of their technology investments. The Fractional CTO serves as both a trusted advisor to the client and a key connection point between the client organization and InfiNet.

The Fractional CTO is responsible for strengthening the partnership between InfiNet and each client by fostering trust, improving communication, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring technology initiatives support measurable business outcomes. Through strategic planning, regular onsite engagement, executive consultation, and vendor coordination, the Fractional CTO provides proactive leadership that helps clients leverage technology as a strategic business asset.

Essential Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as the primary technology leadership resource for assigned enterprise clients.

• Build strong relationships with executive leadership, department managers, and key stakeholders.

• Develop a deep understanding of client business goals, operational challenges, and organizational priorities.

• Participate in leadership discussions, planning meetings, onboarding initiatives, operational reviews, and technology decision-making processes.

• Provide guidance on technology investments, business applications, automation opportunities, and operational improvements.

• Help clients align technology decisions with business objectives and long-term growth plans.

• Act as a trusted representative of InfiNet within the client organization.

• Strengthen the relationship between the client and InfiNet through proactive communication, collaboration, and accountability.

• Advocate for client needs internally while helping clients fully leverage the resources, expertise, and services available through InfiNet.

Business Applications & Process Improvement

• Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology.

• Design, develop, and maintain custom solutions including utilizing Microsoft .NET and Java.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into practical solutions.

• Enhance line-of-business applications, integrations, workflows, and reporting capabilities.

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements that support operational efficiency and scalability.

• Support the ongoing evolution of business-critical systems and applications.

Vendor & Technology Coordination

• Manage relationships with software vendors, technology providers, and third-party consultants.

• Participate in vendor meetings and strategic technology discussions.

• Assist clients in evaluating software platforms, services, and technology investments.

• Coordinate vendor activities and help ensure accountability for commitments and deliverables.

• Serve as a liaison between client leadership, vendors, and InfiNet teams.

Project Leadership & Strategic Execution

• Lead and coordinate strategic technology initiatives from planning through implementation.

• Work closely with InfiNet service, engineering, project, and account management teams to ensure successful outcomes.

• Assist with budgeting, prioritization, and long-term technology planning.

• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource requirements associated with technology initiatives.

• Drive communication, alignment, and accountability across stakeholders.

• Help ensure technology projects support both immediate business needs and long-term organizational goals.

Technology Leadership

• Participate in planning activities related to employee onboarding, operational changes, department growth, and organizational initiatives.

• Provide guidance on technology standards, application strategy, security considerations, and business technology best practices.

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and identify opportunities to create value for clients.

• Support continuous improvement efforts across technology, processes, and business operations.

• Serve as a strategic resource for technology-related decisions impacting the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience working directly with business leaders and technology stakeholders.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365 technologies.

• Strong experience with Microsoft .NET technologies, including Java, C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core/.NET, APIs, and application integration.

• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating external partners.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to lead initiatives involving multiple teams, stakeholders, and business units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an MSP, consulting, or professional services environment.

• Experience supporting and enhancing line-of-business applications.

• Experience with business process analysis and workflow optimization.

• Project management experience or related certifications.