Interim CIO and IT Leadership

Thinkwgroup specializes in providing interim and supplemental IT leadership services at the CIO or VP level. Whether filling a gap due to an abrupt departure, addressing the needs of a newly created position in a growing business unit, meeting leadership requirements in a recently acquired business, or supporting a planned transformation initiative, Thinkwgroup offers valuable assistance. The interim IT executives placed by Thinkwgroup possess a unique ability to blend strategy and execution, ensuring the achievement of business outcomes, risk mitigation, and the highest returns on IT investment.

Key Features of WGroup’s Interim IT Leadership Services:

  1. Strategy and Execution:
    • Thinkwgroup’s interim IT executives bring a dual focus on strategy and execution, enabling them to deliver tangible business results.
  2. Diverse Industry Experience:
    • Thinkwgroup’s consultants boast an average of over 25 years of experience spanning various industries, providing a wealth of knowledge and insights.
  3. Consulting Expertise:
    • With a unique blend of consulting skills, WGroup’s consultants conduct rapid assessments, identify key issues and opportunities, propose business-case validated IT roadmaps, and secure business unit buy-in.
  4. Comprehensive Assessments:
    • Interim IT executive engagements typically result in continuity of operations, documentation of IT challenges and opportunities, a detailed IT strategic plan, and a roadmap for future initiatives.
  5. Permanent Executive Enablement:
    • The outcome often includes enabling the successful onboarding of a permanent executive who is fully equipped to address the organization’s IT needs.

Focus Areas of WGroup’s Interim IT Leadership Services:

  1. Interim Management:
    • Management of IT projects, staff, and vendors during transitional periods.
  2. IT Assessments and Audits:
    • Conducting thorough assessments and audits of the IT landscape to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  3. Financial Analysis and Benchmarking:
    • Performing IT financial analysis and benchmarking to ensure cost-effectiveness and competitiveness.
  4. Strategic Plan Development:
    • Collaborating with stakeholders to develop comprehensive IT strategic plans aligned with business goals.
  5. Merger and Integration Planning:
    • Supporting organizations in planning and executing IT strategies during mergers and acquisitions.
  6. Recruitment Support:
    • Assisting in the recruitment of permanent candidates by identifying and evaluating potential candidates.

Thinkwgroup’s Interim IT Leadership Services ensure a seamless transition in IT leadership roles, bringing stability, strategic direction, and actionable plans to drive business success.