Fractional IT Director

Description

Job Type

Part-time

See Your Future in Our Future.

As an independent systems integrator, InflexionPoint, LLC specializes in process control, manufacturing intelligence, cyber security, and industrial networking. InflexionPoint provides services and solutions from initial requirements definition and system design through the implementation and commissioning of plant-wide systems. The cornerstone of our commitment to building long-term relationships with our customers is making every interaction an outstanding experience. At each step we strive to create lasting relationships built on quality, service, and responsiveness.

Fractional IT Director. As the Fractional IT Director, you will provide experienced, part‑time IT leadership that establishes priorities, guides investment decisions, and ensures MSP and internal resources deliver measurable progress against the company's internal IT roadmap. This is an hourly, non‑exempt role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Establish and maintain the internal IT strategy, roadmap, priorities, standards, and budget recommendations.
• Own the MSP relationship, including priorities, work allocation, performance, accountability, and value received.
• Direct and track MSP‑led initiatives from definition through completion, including scope, dependencies, status, and outcomes.
• Review and challenge MSP recommendations, proposals, projects, and recurring services before leadership approval.
• Advise the executive team on technology, cybersecurity, risk, lifecycle planning, and internal IT investment decisions.
• Coordinate and prioritize Internal IT staff's tasks and initiatives in alignment with the approved roadmap.
• Provide Internal IT staff's manager with fact‑based observations and input for coaching and performance feedback.
• Clarify ownership and handoffs among MSP, Internal IT staff, company leadership, and other internal resources.
• Provide a concise monthly update covering progress, upcoming priorities, decisions needed, risks, and vendor performance.

• The role is not a people‑manager position and will not include direct reports, compensation decisions, or formal performance reviews.
• The role provides functional direction and task prioritization. Formal personnel accountability remains with the employee's assigned manager.
• The role does not replace MSP's delivery responsibilities or internal leadership approval authority.

• Minimum 10 years experience in a small or mid‑sized business; including having held position titles such as IT Director, Head of IT, or senior IT operations leader.
• Demonstrated success managing an outsourced MSP or IT service provider, including performance, projects, contracts, and escalation.
• Strong working knowledge of infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, identity, endpoint management, business applications, and IT governance.
• Able to operate strategically while driving practical execution within limited time and budget.
• Independent, direct, organized, and comfortable advising executives without requiring a large internal team.
• Ability to devote approximately 24 hours per month to work

$175 - $225 per hour