Senior IT Strategy Consultant (vCTO)

Senior IT Strategy Consultant (vCTO)

UK • Hybrid • Competitive salary + benefits

Focus Group is looking for a Senior IT Strategy Consultant to deliver fractional vCTO/vCIO services across a portfolio of SME–enterprise clients. You’ll work directly with boards and C‑suite stakeholders, shaping long-term technology strategy, driving transformation, and providing clear, practical guidance on the use of AI within their organisations.

What you’ll do

• Lead 6–8 concurrent vCTO/vCIO client engagements.
• Conduct technology assessments and develop multi‑year strategies and roadmaps.
• Present strategic recommendations to boards and executive teams.
• Advise clients on the practical use of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Anthropic Claude) to support productivity and decision‑making.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration and application modernisation.
• Develop technology operating models, governance frameworks, budgets, and business cases.
• Support vendor strategy, contract negotiation, and technology risk management.
• Contribute to consulting methodology development and support business development activities.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.