Retainer
Executive-Level IT Direction — Part-Time
Get ongoing guidance, vendor oversight, and automation without hiring a full-time IT director.
| Plan | Hours / mo | Effective Rate | Monthly Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 12 | $300/hr | $3,600/mo |
| Growth | 20 | $285/hr | $5,700/mo |
| Director Popular | 32 | $275/hr | $8,800/mo |
What’s Typically Included
- Strategy calls with leadership
- Vendor & MSP management
- Automation setup & reporting
- Security, backup, access reviews
- Quarterly roadmap & budget updates
Representative Deliverables
- Quarterly IT plan
- Risk register & improvement tracker
- Automation pipeline
- Monthly summary report
Add-on hours billed at $325/hr.
Common Use Cases
- Post-carve-out stabilization
- Leadership transitions & owner succession
- PE or investor oversight
- MSP alignment and performance
- Gradual modernization to cloud tools
Recent Results
- 22% vendor spend reduction
- 3 redundant tools eliminated
- Weekly reporting automated
- Help desk stabilized in 6 weeks