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Alta Advisors

Fractional CFO

San Francisco, CA · Remote

As a Fractional CFO at Alta Advisors, you will be the primary finance partner to multiple venture ... Manage client scope, profitability, and identify opportunities for upsell or expansion ...

Urrly

Fractional Controller & FP&A Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$150 - $250/hr

Deliver management reporting with clear insights, not just financial statements * Maintain and ... Act as a finance thought partner for hiring, growth, and cash decisions * Ensure consistency and ...

Viamo

$4.0K/mo

... partner engagement, and strategic positioning that results in funded partnerships. This is a ... Build and manage Viamo's U.S. Government opportunity pipeline. * Identify, assess, and qualify ...

Doss

Referral Partnerships Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... including: fractional CFOs, COOs, and operators; outsourced accounting firms; 3PLs; and ... The motion is simple: a trusted partner introduces a good-fit brand, we qualify and run our normal ...

Gofractional

... management system. You'll bring strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 14971, sound ... Partner with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, and Engineering colleagues to resolve questions and ...

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What is a fractional partner manager?

A Fractional Partner Manager is a professional who manages business partnerships or alliances for a company on a part-time or contract basis, rather than as a full-time employee. This role is typically hired by organizations that need expert partnership management but may not have the workload or budget for a permanent position. Fractional Partner Managers help identify, negotiate, and nurture relationships with strategic partners, driving business growth and collaboration. Their flexible arrangement allows companies to benefit from their expertise without long-term commitments.

How does a fractional partner manager typically collaborate with client teams and external partners?

A Fractional Partner Manager often works closely with both internal client teams—such as sales, marketing, and product departments—and external partners to drive strategic initiatives and business growth. They usually serve as a bridge, facilitating communication, aligning partnership objectives, and ensuring deliverables are met on both sides. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, adaptability to various industries, and the ability to quickly understand different business models. Regular check-ins, status updates, and collaborative problem-solving are common parts of the weekly routine.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fractional partner manager, and why are they important?

A Fractional Partner Manager needs expertise in partnership management, business development, and a strong understanding of the company's industry, often backed by experience in sales or channel management. Familiarity with CRM platforms, partner relationship management (PRM) tools, and contract negotiation software is commonly required. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills help them foster trust and drive mutual growth with diverse partners. These abilities ensure effective collaboration, successful partnership outcomes, and scalable business expansion.

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Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Hagerstown, MD • On-site

Innovative Incorporated
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Innovative Incorporatedexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, business-minded technology leader to serve as a Fractional CTO or Technology Strategy Advisor across a portfolio of clients. This role combines high-level strategic leadership with practical execution — guiding organizations through technology transformation, operational scaling, and digital enablement.
Engagements may include ongoing fractional CTO retainers, steering committee participation (SCaaS), or short-term advisory work. The right candidate thrives in a dynamic, consultative environment and is comfortable shifting between boardroom strategy and hands-on technical problem solving.

Engagement Model

Can be structured as:
• Full-Time Employee (FTE) role leading multiple client engagements; or
• 1099 Subcontractor on a fractional retainer basis (typically X hours/week per client).
Compensation and structure will depend on experience, availability, and client portfolio alignment.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

  • Serve as a technology leader on client steering committees, providing oversight, insight, and alignment between business strategy and technology investment.
  • Develop, evaluate, and refine technology roadmaps that enable growth, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Act as an executive advisor to CEOs, COOs, and Boards on technology decisions, vendor selection, and digital transformation.
  • Build and mentor internal technology leadership — particularly in scenarios where a client is transitioning or developing an internal CTO or Director of Technology.

Operational & Technical Guidance

  • Assess and optimize client technology stacks, development practices, infrastructure, and security posture.
  • Guide project management, software architecture, and engineering process improvement initiatives.
  • Lead technology due diligence and integration for M&A, investment, or partnership scenarios.
  • Oversee or advise on vendor and partner relationships to ensure accountability and value.

AI, Automation & Efficiency

  • Integrate practical AI and automation initiatives that drive measurable improvements in efficiency, scalability, and process optimization — not AI for AI’s sake.
  • Help define responsible AI policy and governance within client organizations to ensure compliance, ethics, and alignment with operational goals.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

  • Coach and mentor emerging technology leaders, helping bridge skill gaps during leadership transitions or growth phases.
  • Support hiring, team structure, and culture development within client technology organizations.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in technology or operational leadership — ideally as a CIO, CTO, IT Director, or in an equivalent executive role where technology strategy and execution were a core part of daily responsibility (e.g., COO, CFO, or CEO in a technology-dependent organization).
  • Proven success aligning technology strategy with business outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, data strategy, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing automation, analytics, and/or AI-driven process improvements.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Consulting, advisory, or multi-client fractional experience strongly preferred.

Attributes of the Ideal Candidate

  • Operates as a strategic partner, not just a technologist.
  • Brings a pragmatic, outcomes-driven approach — balancing innovation with operational discipline.
  • Excels in fractional or portfolio-style work and context-switching between clients.
  • Enjoys coaching and developing leaders, not just running teams.
  • Has a bias toward efficiency, scalability, and measurable business impact.

Example Engagement Scenarios

  • Long-term fractional CTO supporting a mid-market company’s ongoing digital transformation.
  • Short-term interim CTO following leadership turnover.
  • Coaching engagement for an internal CTO recently promoted into the role.
  • Steering Committee member advising on enterprise technology strategy and AI enablement.