6 Most Common Types of CTO Roles (Contracts)

(besides the full-time Chief Technology Officer role)

Fractional CTO

Fractional CTO is a chief technology officer who provides on-demand services to a company or organisation. In other words, it is a freelance contract that implies working for a fraction of the time and cost and just on the part of the project as opposed to full- or part-time CTO positions.

Field CTO

A Field CTO is a high-ranking executive role becoming increasingly popular in tech companies (IT, software or telecommunications industries). Their primary responsibility is bridging the gap between technology and business strategy while engaging directly with customers and partners. 

Interim CTO

An Interim CTO is a temporary executive responsible for overseeing and guiding the company’s technology strategy and operations during a transitional period. Companies hire interim CTOs on a short-term basis, either due to a sudden departure of the previous CTO, a planned leadership change or while searching for a full-time CTO.

Part-Time CTO

A part-time CTO is a technology expert who works on a part-time or consulting basis for a company. The aim is to develop and implement the company’s technology strategy and oversee all aspects of its technology operations and product development.

Deputy CTO

A deputy CTO is a senior executive responsible for assisting the Chief Technology Officer in managing and implementing technology strategies. It is a common denominator among an array of executive roles, such as Head of Engineering, VP of Development, Chief Technology Architect, CDO, CISO and similar positions, effectively describing a second-in-command.

Remote CTO

Since the Remote CTO works from a different location than the company’s headquarters, a set of challenges arises for the Chief Technology Officer and the employer. Learn about the most critical challenges and, more importantly, practical solutions.

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