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Fractional Chief Information Officer (in-office & remote)
Fractional Chief Information Officer (in-office & remote)Thriveon • Eden Prairie, MN, US
Fractional Chief Information Officer (in-office & remote)

Fractional Chief Information Officer (in-office & remote)

Thriveon • Eden Prairie, MN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

Summary

As a Fractional CIO, you will serve as a strategic advisor to multiple mid-sized companies, aligning IT strategy with business goals. Youll guide executives on how to leverage technology for growth, security, scalability, and profitability while ensuring that IT initiatives are executed with excellence.

This is a client-facing leadership role where youll drive measurable business outcomes by shaping IT roadmaps, leading strategic initiatives, and ensuring proactive IT performance across client environments.

This position is based in Minnesota and requires up to 50% onsite work at client locations.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary $100,000- $130,000
  • Latest technology tools : IT Management, Knowledgebase, Professional Service Automation, cellphone, laptop, and two screens
  • Latest technical training : expert led events and on demand, certification reimbursement
  • Medical & Dental Insurance 75% of family premium covered
  • 401K w / 4% match
  • 3 weeks PTO plus Paid Holidays

Company Overview

Thriveon is the leading IT provider in Minnesota and Florida, helping mid-sized construction, manufacturing and legal firms achieve enterprise IT results. We deliver Fractional CIO leadership, proactive IT management, and cybersecurity services that empower executives to scale, stay secure, and maximize value from their IT investments. Our mission is simple : Empowering people to create business success with information and technology. Thriveon is poised to grow 5x over the next 8 years, from the current team of 28 people. Were growing rapidly, and were looking for a seasoned Fractional CIO to join our team and guide our clients at the executive level.

The management at Thriveon

believe its people are its most important asset and is focused on developing a rewarding career plan for team members, creating an environment for them to grow and thrive. The culture is a results oriented close-knit family. Work environment is hybrid in-office and remote as the work allows.

Duties &Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and maintain IT roadmaps that align with client business strategy, growth targets, and operational needs.
  • Advise CEOs, CFOs, and COOs on how technology investments impact revenue, margin, scalability, and resilience.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable technology initiatives and measurable outcomes.
  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Oversee cybersecurity posture, policies, and incident readiness.
  • Partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to close security gaps and maintain compliance.
  • Ensure cyber insurance, regulatory, and contractual requirements are met.
  • IT Governance & Portfolio Management

  • Define standards for IT budgeting, vendor selection, and project prioritization.
  • Optimize technology portfolios for cost efficiency, scalability, and performance.
  • Evaluate and rationalize systems (ERP, CRM, project management, collaboration, etc.) to ensure 'best fit' adoption.
  • Execution Oversight

  • Create execution blueprints for critical initiativesensuring projects are scoped correctly, budgeted properly, and delivered on time.
  • Establish KPIs for IT effectiveness, reporting regularly to leadership.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to internal IT and vendor teams.
  • Financial Accountability

  • Model ROI for IT investments, enabling business leaders to make fact-based funding decisions.
  • Drive cost transparency and optimization across IT services and systems.
  • Ensure technology spend directly supports business value creation.
  • Maintain up-to-date Time Entries and Expenses for billing and accounting purposes.
  • Participate in daily huddles and weekly meetings.
  • Complete 1 hour of continuing education per week to improve job skills.
  • Exemplifies Thriveon Core Values : Humble, Helpful, Ambitious, Coachable and Curious.
  • Qualifications

  • 10+ Years of proven experience as CIO, VP of IT, or equivalent senior IT leadership role.
  • Strong track record of aligning IT strategy with business outcomes in mid-market $50-$900 million revenue construction, manufacturing and / or legal firms.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity leadership, IT governance, and risk management.
  • Deep knowledge of business applications (ERP, CRM, project / service management, cloud platforms).
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in clear, executive-level business terms.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendors without direct authority.
  • Exceptional financial and analytical skills to justify IT spend.
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