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Fractional • Interim • Strategic Advisory

Board‑level technology leadership—on demand, without the full‑time cost.

American CIO Services provides seasoned CIO leadership for organizations that need to scale, secure, and modernize. We align technology to revenue, risk, and brand—then lead the execution.

40+ yrs

Enterprise & public‑sector experience

$MM

Tech budgets optimized & re‑aligned

24×7

Incident response leadership

50%+

Faster roadmap execution

Where we move the needle

Turn tech into a profit center: productize IT & measure ROI
Close audit gaps (SOC 2, GLBA, PCI, HIPAA) & win enterprise deals
Cut vendor sprawl, renegotiate contracts, optimize cloud spend
Design a data & AI strategy that actually ships to production
Implement Zero‑Trust fundamentals without breaking operations

Executive Services

Board‑Level Leadership

Own the roadmap: strategy → governance → execution. Align tech investments to growth, risk, and compliance.

Stabilize & Accelerate

Step in fast to lead transformations, backfill departures, or steady the ship during change.

Zero‑Trust & Compliance

Pragmatic security that enables business, not blocks it.

Modernization that Pays

From cloud cost governance to AI copilots that actually ship.

IT Due Diligence

Technical & cybersecurity diligence to de‑risk deals and integrations.

From Chaos to Clarity

Right‑size process, simplify tooling, and set measurements that matter.

Engagement Models

Fractional CIO Retainer

Dedicated executive time each week with on‑call availability for critical issues.

Interim & Project Leadership

Time‑boxed leadership to drive outcomes (stabilization, transformation, M&A).

Transparent Pricing

Starter

Advisor

$5,000 / mo

6–8 hrs/mo, executive guidance, governance templates, vendor reviews.

Fractional CIO

$12,000–$18,000 / mo

1–2 days/week leadership, exec cadence, vendor governance, security oversight.

Time‑boxed

Interim / Special Projects

$250–$350 / hr

Stabilization, M&A diligence, audits, incident response, transformation sprints.

Custom enterprise retainers available. Non‑profits and public‑sector discounts on request.

Client Outcomes

Mortgage Lender

Consolidated 23 vendors to 9; cut annual spend by 28%; achieved GLBA audit readiness in 90 days.

Healthcare Group

Rolled out Zero‑Trust fundamentals; passed HIPAA audit; reduced incident MTTR by 55%.

PE‑Backed SaaS

Cloud cost governance program saved $1.2M YoY; delivered data platform MVP in 120 days.

Execution Framework

1. Assess

30‑day current‑state review across tech, people, process, and spend

2. Align

Define outcomes, OKRs, and governance with executive stakeholders

3. Act

Prioritized roadmap with owners, timelines, and budget guardrails

4. Amplify

Quarterly value reviews, KPI tuning, and continuous improvement

FAQ

How is a Fractional CIO different from a consultant?

We sit on the leadership team, own outcomes, and govern execution—not just advise and leave.

Do you provide vCISO or security leadership?

Yes. We deliver pragmatic Zero‑Trust, risk management, and audit readiness with clear KPIs.

Can you work alongside our internal IT team?

Absolutely. We elevate the operating model, clarify roles, and coach leaders for durable results.

What size companies do you support?

Primarily $25M–$750M revenue, SMB to mid‑market, plus select public‑sector and PE‑backed firms.

Ready to turn IT into a competitive advantage?

Book a 30‑minute discovery call to map your first 90 days.

Contact

American CIO Services
Nationwide (Remote‑first)

Email: info@americancio.services