Chief Technology Officer (Part-Time/Fractional)

Job summary

Partner with the CEO and technology leaders to shape a scalable organizational structure and operating model, develop senior leaders, and establish governance for technology initiatives while balancing client delivery. Strengthen key technology partnerships and provide senior technical leadership for pitches, proposals, client opportunities, and long-term technology planning.

Job details

BIMM is a Toronto-based agency operating at the intersection of data, technology, and creativity, building high-performing digital products and connected customer experiences for clients across automotive, financial services, telco, and retail. Our technology practice has grown quickly: today it's roughly 60 people delivering close to $13M in direct technology work each year, spanning web, mobile, and backend engineering, QA, and a growing AI practice, in support of some of BIMM's most important client relationships. Who we're looking for BIMM is engaging a Fractional Chief Technology Officer to help shape the next phase of our technology organization. Our technology practice is scaling quickly, in size, in the breadth of what we deliver, and in the strategic weight it carries with clients, and we want experienced technology leadership to help design the structure, leadership bench, and operating model that carries us through that growth. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, working closely with BIMM's existing technology leadership team. This is an active role with immediate impact and a clear place on the team. Engagement: Part-time / fractional, 2 to 3 days per week. 6-month initial term, with option to extend. We are looking for candidates (within the GTHA) that are able to work out of our beautiful office space in the Distillery District 2 days per week In this role you will: Shape the structure. Partner with BIMM's CEO and technology leadership team to design an organizational structure and operating model that scales with BIMM's growth, across strategy, roadmap, presales, and delivery. Develop leaders. Coach and develop BIMM's existing technology leaders, building their capability and confidence to operate at the next level as the organization scales. Strengthen partnerships. Build a strong, senior relationship with BIMM's key technology partners, including our work with Audi RED, and help define how BIMM's architecture and delivery teams collaborate with partner organizations. Govern initiatives & client focus. Establish the governance and process that lets BIMM invest in its own technology initiatives while maintaining focus on clients, spanning web, mobile, AI, and emerging technology. Support growth. Provide senior technical leadership on new business pitches, proposals, and client opportunities. Shape what's next. Partner with BIMM's CEO on what long-term technology leadership should look like as the organization continues to scale. Success in the first 90 days: A clear view of BIMM's technology organization, its strengths, and where structure needs to evolve to support growth. A proposed organizational and operating model, developed in partnership with the CEO and current leadership team. Regular working sessions established with BIMM's technology leaders. Success in the first 6 months: New structure and ways of working in motion. A sustainable model in place for balancing strategy, roadmap, presales, and delivery across a growing team. A strong, senior relationship established with BIMM's key technology partners. A clear recommendation delivered to the CEO on BIMM's long-term technology leadership needs. Requirements Extensive experience leading technology organizations, ideally within an agency, consultancy, or professional services environment. Experience leading global teams that blend local, nearshore, and offshore resourcing, and able to advise on evolving BIMM's own model. Experience operating in a fractional, interim, or advisory capacity. A strong track record managing complex client and partner relationships, including joint venture or embedded delivery models; automotive experience is an asset. A leader who develops people as much as technology, comfortable coaching and building senior teams. Broad technical credibility across web, mobile, AI, QA, and architecture (BIMM's core stack includes React, Node.js, native Swift, and Kotlin Multiplatform). Comfortable operating at the executive table and directly with clients and partners. Even if you don’t meet all of the above requirements, we still encourage you to apply! What’s in it for you? Culture: Our squad is fun, friendly and entirely egoless. Our social committee plans BIMM bashes, Tasty Thursdays and quarterly outings like candle making workshops, board game nights, Jays games and cooking classes. Our summer and holiday parties are quite memorable as well! Having Fun Everyday is one of our core values. Belonging: Our dedicated DEI committee provides thought-provoking insights which are reflected in our work; They also organize engaging awareness activities and events to showcase BIMMER’s professional talents and personalities. What talents might you bring? :) Growth: BIMM is part of kyu collective which gives our employees access to the network’s resources, training, offices, and more. We also prioritize your personal and professional development with opportunities like on-site Lunch n’ Learns, conferences and online courses. Love 2 Learn. BIMM is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment or interview process is required, and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met. AI in Recruitment While we are exploring ways to best utilize AI in our hiring processes, BIMM currently does not use AI-enabled tools in our hiring process. All candidates are screened by humans, and approved by humans. The range of hourly pay for this position is below. Please note that the offered rate may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Total compensation range: $133—$160 CAD

What you’ll do

Partner with the CEO and technology leaders to shape a scalable organizational structure and operating model, develop senior leaders, and establish governance for technology initiatives while balancing client delivery. Strengthen key technology partnerships and provide senior technical leadership for pitches, proposals, client opportunities, and long-term technology planning.

Requirements

Candidates should have extensive experience leading technology organizations, ideally in an agency, consultancy, or professional services setting, including global teams and fractional or advisory engagements. They should bring broad credibility across web, mobile, AI, QA, and architecture, along with strong client and partner relationship skills and a track record of coaching senior teams.

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Training
• Conferences
• Online Courses
• Access to Network Resources and Offices
• Social Events

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Technology Organization Leadership
• Organizational Design
• Operating Model Development
• Leadership Coaching
• Global Team Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Partner Relationship Management
• Technology Strategy
• Roadmap Planning
• Presales
• Delivery Governance
• Web Development
• Mobile Development
• Artificial Intelligence
• Quality Assurance
• Software Architecture
• Emerging Technologies
• Technical Leadership
• Cooking
• Creativity
• Financial Services
• Governance
• Leadership
• Joint Ventures
• Nearshoring
• Node.js (Javascript Library)
• Organizational Structure
• Coaching
• Safety Assurance
• Resourcing
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• React.js (Javascript Library)
• Kotlin
• Swift (Programming Language)

Job areas

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Consulting
• Chief Technology Officer
• Information and Communications Technology Service Managers
• Computer and Information Systems Managers