Technology Advisory Retainer
Senior IT advisory when you need it, without the full-time overhead.
Not every organization needs a full-time CIO or CTO, but every organization faces technology decisions that benefit from experienced guidance. Our advisory retainer gives you access to senior IT leadership on your terms.
Think of it as having a trusted technology advisor on call. Someone who understands government and enterprise IT, has no vendor allegiances, and is genuinely invested in your success. We provide the strategic perspective and independent voice that helps you make better technology decisions.
Engagement Options
Choose the level of involvement that fits your needs. All engagements start with a minimum three-month commitment to ensure meaningful impact.
Advisory
5-10 hours / month
Ideal for organizations that need periodic strategic input and a trusted sounding board for major decisions.
Includes:
- Monthly strategy session
- Email and async consultation
- Quarterly roadmap review
- Decision support for major initiatives
Engaged
15-20 hours / month
For organizations facing active technology challenges or initiatives that benefit from regular senior involvement.
Includes:
- Bi-weekly strategy sessions
- Active participation in key meetings
- Vendor negotiation support
- Team mentoring and guidance
- Priority response times
Embedded
25-40 hours / month
Near full-time involvement for organizations in transition or executing complex technology initiatives.
Includes:
- Weekly leadership sessions
- Hands-on initiative leadership
- Board and executive presentations
- Vendor and partner management
- Team development and hiring support
- Same-day response commitment
What You'll Achieve
How We Get There
- Scheduled strategy sessions (frequency based on tier)
- Ad-hoc consultation via email and call
- Technology decision support and analysis
- Vendor evaluation and negotiation guidance
- IT investment and budget advisory
- Executive and board presentation support
- Priority access for urgent matters
Related Work
Ongoing Strategic IT Advisory
Provided ongoing strategic IT advisory services to a national sports federation working through digital transformation, vendor selection, and technology governance. CTO-level guidance without the full-time overhead.
Interim Technology Leadership
Provided embedded interim technology leadership for a municipal transit authority during a critical 6-month vacancy, stabilizing IT operations, completing a stalled ERP migration, and establishing the foundation for permanent leadership succession.
Platform Selection Advisory
Provided independent platform selection advisory for a Crown corporation evaluating enterprise service management platforms, guiding the organization through a structured evaluation of 5 vendors to a confident decision that avoided a projected $600K implementation misfit.
Related Guides
Practical resources to help you make informed decisions.
Does Your Startup Need a Fractional CTO? A Practical Guide
When to hire a fractional CTO vs full-time. Cost, scope, and what to look for. Practical guide for startups and growing companies in Canada.
Setting Up IT Operations for a Growing Company: What You Actually Need
Setting up incident management, monitoring, and documentation for companies outgrowing ad-hoc IT. Practical guide for 20-100 employee companies.
Fractional CTO vs Full-Time CTO vs Managed Service Provider: Which Does Your Company Need?
Side-by-side comparison: fractional CTO, full-time CTO, and managed service provider. Cost, scope, and when each makes sense.
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