Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTO Chief Technology Officer Service

Microsoft Dynamics challenges rarely come from the software itself. They emerge when technology decisions are reactive, ownership is unclear and no one is accountable for how Dynamics supports finance, operations, ecommerce and growth.

The Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTO Service from Cogent2 provides senior, part time technology leadership for businesses running Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or Dynamics 365 as their core ERP. This role operates at an executive level, owning technology strategy, ERP-led architecture and decision making across Dynamics and connected systems.

It is designed for organisations that rely heavily on Dynamics but do not need or want a full-time CTO, or where leadership teams need experienced ERP-focused technology guidance without adding permanent overhead.

Cogent2’s Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTOs work inside the business, partnering closely with founders, CFOs, COOs and leadership teams. Alongside senior leadership, you gain access to a joined-up technical and integration team that can execute, refine and optimise what is defined at a strategic level.

When to hire a Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTO

This service is particularly well suited to businesses that:

• Run Microsoft Dynamics as their core ERP and system of record

• Are scaling in complexity, transaction volume or geography

• Need clearer ownership of ERP-led technology decisions

• Operate multiple connected systems and integrations

• Want senior technology leadership on a part time basis

Hiring a Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTO brings clarity, confidence and accountability to technology decisions.

What the service delivers

Cogent2 Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTOs operate at a senior leadership level with a strong commercial and delivery mindset.

This typically includes:

• Acting as a Fractional and Part Time Microsoft Dynamics CTO

• Owning ERP-led technology strategy and system architecture

• Defining how Dynamics supports finance, operations and trading

• Making senior decisions on customisation, integrations and tooling

• Governing Dynamics change to control risk and cost

• Acting as a trusted technology advisor to the leadership team

Because Cogent2 combines leadership with execution capability, strategy turns into delivered outcomes.

Dynamics architecture and system strategy

As organisations grow, Dynamics environments often become overly customised or fragmented.

The Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTO Service focuses on:

• Designing a connected, scalable tech ecosystem around Dynamics

• Preventing unnecessary customisation and over-engineering

• Aligning system design to how the business actually operates

• Improving data flow, reporting and visibility

• Ensuring Dynamics remains fit for future growth

The emphasis is practical ERP architecture, not theoretical strategy.

ERP governance, optimisation and cost control

ERP decisions carry long-term operational and financial impact.

Cogent2 Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTOs help by:

• Governing how Dynamics is configured and extended

• Controlling technical debt and complexity

• Optimising system usage and performance

• Reducing unnecessary licence and support costs

• Ensuring changes deliver measurable business value

This keeps Dynamics powerful without becoming fragile or expensive.

Integration strategy and oversight

Microsoft Dynamics rarely operates in isolation.

Cogent2 Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTOs:

• Define integration strategy using iPaaS where appropriate

• Oversee multi-system integrations across ERP, ecommerce and operations

• Ensure clear ownership of data flows

• Reduce reliance on fragile point-to-point connections

• Improve reliability and scalability across systems

Integration decisions remain aligned to long-term business goals.

Cross-functional executive leadership

Dynamics touches every department.

Cogent2 Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTOs work closely with:

• Finance and reporting leadership

• Operations and fulfilment teams

• Ecommerce and trading stakeholders

• Technology and integration specialists

This ensures technology decisions support the whole organisation.

Programme leadership and risk reduction

Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTOs are often engaged during periods of change.

This can include:

• Leading Dynamics implementation or optimisation programmes

• Supporting acquisitions or international expansion

• Stabilising underperforming ERP delivery

• Protecting teams during complex change

• Reducing delivery and operational risk

Cogent2’s joined-up delivery capability allows issues to be addressed decisively.

Ongoing advisory and trusted CTO support

Many clients retain this role as an ongoing advisory relationship.

This can include:

• Acting as a sounding board for ERP and technology decisions

• Reviewing plans before investment is committed

• Supporting hiring and vendor selection

• Helping leadership teams avoid costly Dynamics mistakes

This model provides executive-level thinking without building a full internal CTO function.

The Cogent2 Difference

Cogent2 works alongside Microsoft Dynamics and best-in-class platforms so our Fractional CTOs can focus entirely on leadership, strategy and execution quality. We do not sell software. We take ownership of how Dynamics supports the wider tech ecosystem.

By combining Fractional Microsoft Dynamics CTO leadership with a joined-up technical team, Cogent2 removes the gap between ERP strategy and real-world delivery.

Lead Microsoft Dynamics with confidence

ERP strategy fails when ownership is unclear.

Hire a Microsoft Dynamics CTO from Cogent2 on a Part Time, Fractional basis to bring clarity, control and confidence to your ERP-led technology strategy.