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.