Fractional SME Roster

Architecture | Leadership | Strategy What This Is The Fractional SME Roster connects senior technical professionals with Tulsa/OKC companies that need strategic expertise without full-time headcount. This is a pilot program to build a curated roster before launching to client companies. These aren't independent consulting businesses — this roster is for actively employed full-time professionals who want strategic side projects (5–15 hours/week) to stay engaged with emerging technology and high-impact work beyond their regular roles. Tech Partners handles client matching, contracts, invoicing, and relationship management. You focus on delivering expertise. Who Should Apply We're looking for senior technical professionals who: Have 8+ years of relevant experience in technical leadership, architecture, or specialized SME roles Are currently employed full-time (we verify no conflicts of interest with your primary employer) Are available for 5–15 hours per week on a project or retainer basis Are based in or familiar with the Tulsa/OKC tech ecosystem Want strategic project work that challenges them beyond their day job Note: This is a curated roster. We review submissions weekly and will respond within 7 business days. What We Provide Vetted project opportunities matched to your expertise Client relationship management (scoping, contracts, invoicing, payment processing) Structured engagement models: Advisory Consults (hourly), Fractional Build Support (project-based), Embedded Fractional Lead (ongoing retainer) Flexibility to maintain your FTE role while building your advisory portfolio Potential pathways to full-time opportunities if desired (standard Tech Partners placement fees apply) Tech Partners charges clients a 20-30% markup on your agreed rate. You set your rate, we handle the admin. What We Ask From You To join the roster, submit: Your current resume or CV Your target hourly compensation range ($75–$250/hour, typical for fractional work) On your Cover Letter . Your primary specialty or expertise area (e.g., "Cloud Architecture - AWS/Azure migration and infrastructure design") Target project types you're interested in (e.g., "Technical due diligence for acquisitions, roadmap assessment, cloud migration planning") Your current availability (hours per week, preferred engagement length, remote/hybrid/onsite preference) Confirmation of current FTE employment status and employer name (for conflict-of-interest verification only) Roster members are expected to: Respond promptly to project opportunities (within 48 hours) Maintain professional communication throughout engagements Deliver work that reflects senior-level expertise and accountability Disclose any potential conflicts of interest before accepting projects Focus Areas We support fractional professionals across: Technical Leadership Engineering Directors | CTOs | VPs of Engineering |…