Interim Head of IT

Job Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Interim CIO / IT Assessment Consultant to conduct a comprehensive assessment of an growing nonprofit’s current technology environment and provide strategic recommendations for future IT operations.

This position is a part time opportunity (20 hours per week and will require 2 onsite days. Duration: 3 months contract
Location: Seattle, WA – Hybrid, onsite once per week.
Flexible, 20 hours per week

Conduct a current-state assessment of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications, including costs, redundancies, and end-of-life technologies.
Evaluate the existing IT organization and staffing model, including the appropriate balance between internal resources and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
Review core IT processes, including ticketing and support, change management, user access provisioning and deprovisioning, backup, and disaster recovery.
Validate the organization’s existing IT strategic plan and risk register, identifying potential gaps, risks, and additional opportunities.
Assess the organization’s security and compliance posture, including readiness for a HIPAA Security Rule risk analysis.
Develop prioritized recommendations based on business risk, cost, and organizational impact.
Provide recommendations regarding which IT capabilities should be maintained internally versus outsourced or purchased through third-party providers.

Strong experience conducting IT assessments and evaluating technology environments.
Broad knowledge of infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, IT operations, disaster recovery, and IT governance.
Experience evaluating IT organizational structures and current state assessments.
Ability to assess technology strategy, identify risk, and develop practical, prioritized recommendations.