A Fractional CTO or VP of Engineering

Think bigger. Get clearer. And make real changes.

Through fractional leadership support, companies gain a strategic partner embedded in their team—offering experienced guidance without the commitment of a full-time executive.

From shaping hiring practices and team structures to improving engagement, feedback, and culture, Jill brings hands-on expertise to help organizations operate with clarity and intention. Her fractional work bridges gaps, drives progress, and ensures people and business goals stay aligned. She can step into roles ranging from Fractional VPE to a Fractional L&D professional—providing strategic support exactly where it’s needed most.

  • Hiring and recruiting processes

  • Planning and goal-setting

  • Strategic offsite planning and facilitation

  • Technical organization design and team scaling

  • Feedback and 360 programs

  • Engagement surveys

  • Addressing culture/morale issues

  • Building and developing diverse teams

  • Career ladders and promotion processes

Fractional Consulting FAQ’s

  • Jill can serve as your Fractional Vice President of Engineering or Chief Technical Officer, or she can be a Fractional L&D professional on your People team. Alternatively, Jill can also serve as an advisor to your existing leadership in these roles in a part time capacity.

  • This is dependent on the role, project scope, and/or company goals. It typically ranges from three to six months but will be customized for each company.

  • Companies hire fractional leaders to gain access to specialized skills, with more flexibility and cost-effectiveness than hiring someone full time. It tends to lead to faster problem solving with effective solutions to complex problems.

  • Fractional leaders can fill temporary gaps: if you're actively searching for a VPE, CTO, or L&D lead, a fractional leader can fill in for them while you conduct your search. (Tip: Jill can also help you interview and evaluate candidates for these roles!) 

    Fractional leaders are also great support for your talented, high potential leaders who are growing into Director, Head of, or VP roles. Depending on your company's rate of growth, fractional leadership can give you the results of hiring an experienced executive without the cost and long term commitment.

  • Compensation is negotiable depending upon your company's size and stage, but typically involves a consulting fee that can be potentially supplemented with equity.

Explore your options for support and growth.

Team management and strategy as a fractional employee

“Jill became an invaluable advisor to me and to our tech team at Lendable. Her guidance was instrumental in scaling our technology team and managing team structure. She provided expert advice on hiring, team management, and technical strategy. Moreover, Jill has gone above and beyond to make valuable introductions on hiring processes, key technology decisions, and team trainings. Her contributions have been instrumental in helping our tech team get to where it is today.”

— Dylan Fried, CTO