Fractional Chief Information Officer

Company Overview

CraigCecilio.com is the brand platform built around Craig Cecilio, centered on helping organizations overcome obstacles and pursue ambitious expansion. It offers strategic guidance, fresh thinking, advisory support, and practical business insight to help companies sharpen direction and deliver stronger results. The work environment emphasizes measurable outcomes, innovation, and ongoing improvement.

Role Summary

This full-time, on-site Fractional Chief Information Officer position is based in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on setting and driving the technology direction of the organization so that IT efforts support business priorities and long-range growth. It combines leadership of daily IT operations with oversight of systems, infrastructure, governance, security, and technology projects.

Key Responsibilities

The CIO will work directly with senior leadership to understand technology needs, remove operational bottlenecks, and identify solutions that improve productivity and scale. The role also includes vendor management, establishing measurable targets for IT performance, and delivering clear recommendations backed by data to support executive decisions.

Qualifications

Applicants should bring deep knowledge of IT operations, infrastructure, technology support, IT strategy, and IT leadership. The position calls for experience shaping roadmaps, guiding teams, and making sure technology initiatives are aligned with business goals. Strong capability in business process analysis is important, along with the ability to improve workflows and embed technology into core operations.

Candidates must have senior-level IT leadership experience such as CIO, VP of IT, or Director of IT in a growth-focused organization. They should also be comfortable handling large projects, budgets, and expectations across multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills are needed to explain technical matters in business terms.

Knowledge of cybersecurity practices, data governance, and relevant compliance frameworks is required. A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field is expected, and an advanced degree or certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or CISSP would be advantageous.

Additional Information

No salary or stipend details were provided. The role is designated as full-time and on-site in San Diego, CA.