Offering
CTO / Executive / Programme Advisory Retainer
Overview
A monthly retainer providing ongoing access to senior technology advisory support — without the overhead of a large consulting engagement.
Designed for technology and business leaders who need a trusted, independent perspective on an ongoing basis. Someone who understands the technical depth, knows the organisational realities, and can engage credibly at executive level — and who is available when decisions cannot wait for the next scheduled review.
Who This Is For
- CTOs and CIOs managing complex programmes or platforms who need a senior sounding board outside their own organisation
- Engineering leaders navigating difficult decisions on architecture, team structure, or delivery model
- Programme sponsors who want ongoing independent assurance across a major technology investment
- Executive teams without a technical leader in the room who need someone who can translate between technology and business outcomes
How It Works
A structured monthly retainer with a defined rhythm — regular advisory sessions, availability for time-sensitive decisions, and a running record of key findings and recommendations.
Engagements begin with a structured discovery conversation to establish context before any advisory work commences. This ensures every subsequent conversation starts from a grounded understanding of the business, the programme, and the constraints.
The retainer is month-to-month with thirty days notice. No lock-in.
Typical Areas of Focus
No two retainers cover the same ground. Common areas include:
- Platform and delivery strategy
- Architecture challenge and review
- Engineering operating model and team structure
- Transformation prioritisation and sequencing
- Risk identification and mitigation on major programmes
- Technical-commercial decision support
- Vendor and platform evaluation
Outcome
A senior advisor who knows your context, speaks your language — technical or otherwise — and is available when the decisions that matter are being made.