vCIO

The vCIO program was designed for institutions that want to outsource the CIO role on an ongoing basis, augment staff you currently have in place, or fill a temporary vacancy.

The vCIO program will assist in overseeing your client’s IT function and coordinating IT activities and initiatives between you and your client, including:

Assist in prioritizing current and new projects in order to ensure the institution’s strategic objectives are met
Monitor the progress of key technology priorities
Assist in forming a Technology Steering Committee
Provide initial training for Steering Committee members
Assist in developing and implementing Service Level Agreements
Assess the technology environment and provide modernization recommendations
Assist in developing technology controls documentation that meets audit requirements

When appropriate, and in direct communication with you and the client’s executive management, vCIO can assist with activities such as the following:

Assist in determining and implementing an appropriate institutional structure
Assist with resume screening, interviews and candidate selection
Review and revise, as appropriate, job descriptions for technical staff
Assist in managing vendor relationships
Provide ongoing reporting to senior/executive-level management
Perform project oversight for major technology initiatives
Mentor technology staff, both in terms of technology and management
Assist in technology budget development and adoption
Assist with vendor selection through analysis of proposals and contract negotiation