Technology Consultant – Fractional CIO / CTO
At Blue Raven, we solve technology problems and help CEOs scale their businesses through unbiased guidance, expert team leadership, and seamless, results-driven service.
We are looking for an experienced technology consultant to:
- Lead client engagements, including both projects and strategic planning.
- Nurture a network of potential clients and resources.
- Hone best practices and help evolve our start-up agency.
Position & Responsibilities
We’ll expect a majority of your time to be spent on billable work and to see a healthy renewal rate among our clients. Tasks vary based on the problems and goals our clients face. Recent engagements have included conducting a large gap analysis for a nation-wide non-profit, guiding an AI-driven support platform for a major manufacturer, assisting the rollout of four new technology platforms for a construction company, and hiring a dev team to create a new SaaS product for a financial services company. In addition to tactical project objectives, we work with CEOs on planning, budgeting, and as trusted advisors.
As a senior consultant, we’ll further expect you to actively nurture and bring in referrals via professional networking and thought leadership. This can range from participation in professional groups to developing content for our community. Your network should grow to include technology specialists and vendors we may turn to for specific expertise.
Lastly, Blue Raven is growing and we’re looking for someone with an entrepreneurial passion for building an agency that delivers on its aspirations. Our work is creative, and we apply that innovative approach to our own efforts. Be willing to do what it takes in a start-up.
Compensation
Initially part-time & hourly (1099), leading to full-time (W2) – $100 to $150/hour
Location
Denver, CO – Hybrid in-office, largely remote, with occasional travel.
Qualifications
· Five or more years as a consultant
· Five or more years in technology leadership positions
· Advanced education, or equivalent work experience
· Technical background that may include software development, project management, data analytics, solutions architecture, security, systems administration, or other specialized IT expertise.
· Team leadership, hiring, professional development, and performance measuring
· Experience selecting and negotiating with vendors
· Responsibility for budgets, departmental planning, forecasting
· A passion for doing right by people and helping businesses break free from technology bear traps
We’re believers that not all square pegs must fit square holes, and diversity leads to better, more creative thinking. Let us know how you can excel in the role and we’re all ears.
Who We Are
At Blue Raven, we solve technology problems and help CEOs scale their businesses.
We provide fractional (part-time) technology leadership services either by project or on a monthly retainer. Our objectives vary widely: we assess tech services, we help hire teams, we select vendors, we create project roadmaps, we assist with goal setting, budgets, funding, and business plans. We put out fires. We identify where IT is broken. We roll up our sleeves and fix stuff.
As a consultant, you’ll have to be flexible, smart, and most importantly build trust. Our work is all about people first, tech second.
Why Join?
Tech is a team sport and we’re a community: we share knowledge, we grow together, we support continuing education, and we help carry the load.
We’re building a service firm that takes a lot of the drudgery out of being a consultant. We automate, we create tools, we define and support best practices.
We value both time and money. We’re flexible. We know careers need to grow and that good work matters.
We’re benevolent, we share mutual respect, and we foster trust.
How to Apply
- Apply via LinkedIn, or by emailing your resume and a position specific cover letter to julie.love@blueraven.io. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations may be emailed to the same email address. This employer is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants who require them to participate in the application process.
