Fractional Chief Data & AI Roles
Senior data and AI leadership on a monthly subscription — a Fractional CDO, CAIO, CTO, or governance lead — without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Overview
Fractional Chief Data & AI Roles put a senior data-and-AI executive on your team month to month, or on a discounted 6-, 12- or 24-month prepaid term — a Chief Data Officer, Chief AI Officer, Chief Data & AI Officer, Chief Automation Officer, Head of AI, CTO, or Chief Data Governance Officer — at a fraction of a full-time hire's cost.
Billed monthly in hours-per-month bands from 5 to 25 hours (5-hour increments), with volume, commitment-term, and fill-speed pricing that scales with how much time and how fast you need the role filled. Choose the seniority and scope you need; the rate and responsibilities adjust accordingly.
What you get
- A dedicated fractional executive matched to the selected role
- Monthly hours delivered against agreed priorities (strategy, governance, roadmap, vendor decisions, team leadership as applicable to the role)
- A monthly engagement summary
Milestones
| Milestone | Duration | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| 1Engagement kickoff (month-to-month, billed monthly) or Full-term prepayment (6/12/24-month terms, 100% upfront) | — | 100% |
Each milestone is invoiced only after you approve it in your portal.
Payment terms
- Month-to-month is billed monthly in advance with no discount; cancel anytime with no administrative charge.
- 6-, 12-, and 24-month commitment terms require full prepayment of the discounted total upfront to lock in the lower rate; terms longer than 12 months must be either 12 months or 24 months — engagements do not run beyond 2 years.
- A prepaid 6-, 12-, or 24-month term may be cancelled at any time during the term. The unused portion of the prepayment is refunded, less a 20% administrative charge deducted from the total amount paid.
- Accelerated and critical fill-speed pricing (+20% / +40%) applies only to the first 4 months of engagements longer than 4 months; billing then drops to the standard rate for the remainder of the term.
- Invoices are due Net 15. Payment terms can be negotiated based on the project's scope and duration; any agreed change is confirmed in the signed Consulting Services Agreement.
- All payments are processed securely.
- Quotes are valid for 30 days. Final scope and pricing are confirmed in the signed Consulting Services Agreement.
- Execution: after Data Arcade review, both parties accept the quote online; the Consulting Services Agreement (MSA + SOW) is then signed electronically by both parties.
Frequently asked questions
What does Fractional Chief Data & AI Roles include?
It includes: A dedicated fractional executive matched to the selected role; Monthly hours delivered against agreed priorities (strategy, governance, roadmap, vendor decisions, team leadership as applicable to the role); A monthly engagement summary.
How much does Fractional Chief Data & AI Roles cost?
The published price range is $1,025 – $6,776 per month. Configure the package with a free account to get your fixed quote; the price is fixed for the agreed scope.
How long does Fractional Chief Data & AI Roles take?
Typically Subscription, depending on the scope you configure.
What do we need to provide?
A point of contact with authority to set the engagement's priorities; Access to the systems, teams, and data the role will need to advise on.
How is it paid?
Month-to-month is billed monthly in advance with no discount; cancel anytime with no administrative charge.