Chief Information Technology Officer

If you have ever thought about starting your own consulting practice or want to do fractional projects for a variety of clients, but hesitate because you don’t want to get caught in the details of running the back office of your own business. You would prefer to work with others, but still be the decision maker your business ventures. If so, a Partnership at 2Go Advisory Group might be the right fit for you.

Top 10 Things We Look For:

• You want to be a consultant, not a W-2 employee.
• Willing to make an exclusive commitment to building a practice with our company.
• Strong networker and have built a strong base of business contacts during your career.
• You are motivated to build a successful practice as a Fractional Executive.
• Skilled to do market development.
• Open to learning and want to grow.
• Appreciates partnering with others
• You are a team player.
• Strong presentation and platform skill
• Strong communication and follow up skills.

Job Summary:

We are seeking self-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Partners, an enthusiastic and business-building professional to join our Partnership of now 30 partners specializing in 26 practice areas that include specific industries and specialized knowledge. The CIO will develop, plan, and implement an information technology (IT) strategy that meets the needs of our clients, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security.

• In addition to our support to clients, we are recognized for our corporate commitment to be an exemplary corporate citizen providing support to the people we serve, their employees, and to the communities where we live and work.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with members of the executive team to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving business and financial goals.
• Identifies new IS developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications.
• Ensures that IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company’s computing, data processing, and communications needs.
• Develops and implements the IT budget.
• Communicates goals, projects, and timelines of the company to the department; plans ways to execute those goals within the department.
• Establishes long-term IS needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs.
• Assists as top-level contact for end users in determining IS requirements and/or solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Thorough understanding of information technology and information technology systems.
• Know how to leverage your and other partner capabilities to solve client needs

Characteristics:

• Entrepreneurship: Enjoys the challenge of building a business. Has an enthusiasm for business development and building professional networks.
• Leadership Skills - Self-directed with strong initiative. Driven to excel and capable of inspiring others to excellence as well.
• Influencing Skills - Able to establish rapport, value and respect within a complex environment. Able to sell ideas and influence directly and indirectly
• Be team-oriented and a decision-maker. Able to initiate and effectively lead change efforts
• Knows how and when to teach.
• Presentation Skills – Presents ideas and information effectively in a broad range of settings from senior management to the plant floor.
• Interpersonal Skills - Able to establish and build close working relationships with relevant outside organizations and clients.
• Strong personal credibility and communication skills. Accomplished in group, business, and social settings.