Enterprise-grade technology leadership, without the full-time headcount.
Stratex Virtual plugs senior CIO capability into mid-size organisations across Australia and New Zealand – aligning strategy, delivery and operations so technology actually supports the business you are running.
- Turn fragmented systems into a coherent platform roadmap.
- Stabilise critical operations while you deliver strategic change.
- Give your board and executives clear, fact-based visibility of risk.
Your virtual CIO partner
Blend of strategic advisory, governance and hands-on delivery support – tailored to your internal capability and current stage of growth.
Leading large-scale technology and change programmes.
Deep experience across ERP, supply chain and digital platforms.
Plain-language reporting and decision support for executives.
Mid-size organisations with complex technology footprints
You are big enough that technology risk is material – but not large enough to justify a full-time CIO with enterprise programme and operations experience.
Retail, warehousing & logistics
Multi-site distribution, ERP, WMS/TMS, e-commerce and store operations that all need to work together reliably, every day.
- Distribution centres and transport networks
- Store and online channel integration
- Inventory, replenishment and stock integrity
Professional & business services
Firms where client experience, utilisation and margin rely on well-joined-up practice management and collaboration tools.
- Practice / case management platforms
- Data and document management
- Client and partner portals
Education & membership organisations
Blended delivery models, complex stakeholder groups and legacy systems that must co-exist with new cloud platforms.
- Learner and member lifecycle platforms
- Core system modernisation
- Governance and risk visibility
Virtual CIO services built around your context
Engagements are structured so you get senior leadership focus where it matters most, while your internal teams continue to own day-to-day delivery.
Fractional CIO leadership
Ongoing advisory and leadership, typically 1–3 days per week, anchored around a clear agenda agreed with the CEO and executive team.
- Technology & digital strategy development
- Portfolio and investment prioritisation
- Board and exec reporting, risk and compliance
Programme assurance & reset
Independent view across major programmes – from ERP and supply chain to digital – with practical steps to stabilise and recover delivery.
- Health checks and delivery reviews
- Recovery roadmaps and governance uplift
- Vendor and partner alignment
Operating model & capability uplift
Clarify how your technology function should operate, then support your internal leaders to get there.
- Target operating model design
- Roles, structure and sourcing mix
- Ways of working, processes and tooling
Interim leadership cover
Short-term coverage for CIO or GM Technology roles with a clear mandate and transition plan for the permanent leader.
- Stabilise current operations
- Protect critical change activity
- Support recruitment and handover
Simple, transparent engagement model
Start with a focused strategy conversation, then shape an engagement that fits your current priorities, internal capacity and budget.
Initial 60–90 minute conversation to understand your organisation, priorities and current pain points – and to confirm whether a virtual CIO model makes sense.
We co-design the engagement – scope, cadence, outcomes and measures – captured in a concise engagement outline for executive endorsement.
Regular sessions with your leadership team, structured delivery rhythms and simple, visual reporting – reviewed quarterly to ensure the engagement stays aligned.
Pragmatic technology leadership, grounded in delivery
Stratex Virtual exists to close the gap between what your organisation needs from technology and what your current operating model can deliver – without adding another full-time executive to the payroll.
You get access to an experienced technology and change leader who has worked across retail, supply chain, education and professional services – comfortable operating at board level, but equally comfortable working with programme and operations teams on the detail.
The focus is always on clear, practical steps that improve organisational outcomes: better availability, more predictable delivery, clearer prioritisation and genuinely useful visibility of risk and opportunity.
What clients value
- Balanced focus across strategy, delivery and operations.
- Ability to translate between business, technical and vendor viewpoints.
- Calm, pragmatic approach in complex or pressured environments.
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Ready to put a virtual CIO on your side?
Share a few details about your organisation and we’ll schedule a no-obligation strategy conversation to understand your goals and challenges.
Typical clients are mid-size, growth-focused organisations operating across multiple locations within Australia and New Zealand.