About the Opportunity
Progression Search is seeking a Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on behalf of a client embarking on a broad digital transformation journey. This senior technology leader will play a pivotal advisory role — modernizing infrastructure, streamlining operations, and introducing structure and best practices across regional and remote teams.
The ideal candidate brings both strategic foresight and operational discipline — able to assess, design, and implement technology frameworks that strengthen performance and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Technology Leadership & Advisory
- Partner with senior management to shape and execute a digital transformation roadmap.
- Evaluate current infrastructure, systems, and processes for modernization opportunities.
- Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the IT leadership team.
Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
- Lead the migration of systems from on-premise to cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Define governance, cybersecurity, and cost-management frameworks for sustainable operations.
- Recommend automation tools to improve efficiency and visibility.
Offshoring & Remote Workforce Management
- Develop strategies to offshore selected IT functions while maintaining performance quality.
- Create and implement SOPs to manage distributed teams across regions.
- Establish clear communication, performance metrics, and reporting structures.
Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
- Standardize IT policies, workflows, and escalation procedures
- Introduce collaboration and tracking tools to support remote delivery.
- Build measurable KPIs for IT and cross-functional performance.
Ideal Profile
- 10+ years in senior technology leadership (CTO, Head of IT, or equivalent).
- Proven experience leading digital transformation and cloud migration programs.
- Strong operational mindset — comfortable building structure, process, and governance from the ground up.
- Skilled in managing offshore and remote teams, with an emphasis on accountability and clarity.
- Strategic yet hands-on leader with a pragmatic, delivery-driven approach.
If you’re a seasoned technology leader who thrives on shaping digital capability and building scalable, modern tech operations — we’d love to hear from you.
? Please reach out to Maryh at Progression Search to discuss further.