Fractional Executive
You need a COO. You don’t need a full-time one yet.
A fractional COO gives you senior operating leadership, part-time, with full accountability for the systems, the cadence, and the outcomes, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Is this you?
You’re growing fast and the operation can’t keep up. Strategy is clear, but execution keeps slipping. You need an experienced operator in the room, not another advisor with a deck, and not the cost and commitment of a full-time C-suite hire.
That’s exactly what a fractional COO is for. You get the accountability of a full-time executive with the focus and flexibility of a fractional engagement.
Engagement models
Flexible by design.
Every company is different. We’ll build an engagement that fits your needs and budget.
Standard Engagement
Consistent monthly engagement with full executive accountability.
Growing companies needing senior operating leadership without a full-time hire.
Intensive Launch
Higher initial engagement that steps down to a steady state.
Organizations needing immediate leadership through a critical period.
Strategic Advisory
Focused guidance on specific operating initiatives.
Established teams needing senior judgment in key areas.
Core areas
Operating leadership across the business.
COO Services
Complete operational oversight and execution.
- Operational strategy & design
- Process & documentation
- Org structure & accountability
- Performance metrics & reporting
- Cross-functional coordination
Strategic Planning
Long-term vision with tactical execution.
- Growth strategy
- Resource allocation
- Risk assessment & mitigation
- Board reporting & governance
- Operating cadence
Team Development
Building leadership capability across levels.
- Executive coaching & mentoring
- Leadership pipeline
- Team dynamics
- Communication
- Succession planning
How it works
A structured path to engagement.
Initial Consultation
A complimentary conversation to understand your needs, challenges, and goals.
Engagement Design
A custom plan with timeline, commitment level, and success metrics.
Integration
Onboarding with your team and existing processes, fast, low-friction.
Execution
Hands-on operating leadership with regular reviews and adjustments.
FAQ
Fractional executive, questions, answered
What does a fractional COO actually do?
Owns the operation part-time: turns strategy into execution, installs the systems and cadence a growth-stage company needs, drives accountability, and reports on real outcomes. It is operating leadership, not advisory coaching.
How much time is a fractional engagement?
It scales to the work. A standard engagement is roughly a quarter of full-time each month; an intensive launch can start near half-time and step down; a strategic-advisory level runs lighter and ongoing.
How is this different from a management consultant?
A consultant hands you a recommendation; a fractional COO stays and runs it. Will sits inside the operation with full executive accountability, owning the number, not just the analysis.
How long do engagements last?
Most run six months or more so the systems and cadence actually take hold, with a clean transition plan built in from the start.
Ready for an operator?
Let’s have an obligation-free conversation about what a fractional COO could do for your operation.