Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Fractional CIO

The fractional CIO will work with Western Wyoming College to align technology investments and institutional priorities, supporting digital transformation and long-term planning. The engagement begins with a structured 90-day discovery and assessment phase, resulting in prioritised recommendations across infrastructure, staffing, policies, and operational processes.

Ongoing responsibilities span IT governance, vendor coordination, business continuity planning, budget and resource advisory, and regular executive-level reporting on performance, risks, and strategic initiatives. The role requires close coordination with internal IT personnel to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness throughout the one-year engagement.

• Develop and maintain the College's technology strategic plan and annual technology roadmap.
• Assess existing IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, staffing, and operational processes.
• Establish IT governance practices, technology policies, and decision-making frameworks.
• Advise leadership on technology investments, budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement.
• Coordinate vendor management and evaluate service performance against agreed standards.
• Deliver a prioritised 90-day assessment report with findings and improvement recommendations.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Significant experience in IT leadership, strategic planning, and technology management.
• Prior experience supporting higher education institutions or comparable public-sector organisations.
• Solid knowledge of IT governance, enterprise systems, technology budgeting, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and enterprise applications.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and project oversight capabilities.

Sligo Software Solutions Inc. is a technology staffing and consulting firm that places specialist IT professionals across a range of clients in the public and private sectors. The firm is placing this fractional CIO with Western Wyoming College, a public higher education institution based in Rock Springs, Wyoming.