Fractional AI Lead
We run your AI operations so you can run your business.
A monthly retainer that covers ongoing workflow monitoring, KPI tracking, continuous improvement, and new automation builds — for finance teams, professional services firms, franchise operators, and manufacturers. You get the results; we handle the complexity.
Start with a readiness audit
We map your highest-ROI workflows before writing a line of code. Know the math before you commit.
Build one workflow, measure it
We deploy one automation with a documented before/after. Prove ROI, then expand.
Monthly cadence, ongoing improvement
KPI check-ins, post-build monitoring, and new automation builds on a retainer. We don't disappear.
Scope
Where We Work
We embed in the functions where your team spends the most time — the finance desk, the client-delivery workflow, the franchise ops playbook, the production line — where automation has the clearest payback.
People & HR
Recruiting workflows, multi-location onboarding, performance analytics, and employee experience — across franchise networks, professional firms, and plant floors.
Finance & Reporting
AP/AR reconciliation, multi-location P&L rollups, cash-flow forecasting, audit-trail generation, and compliance monitoring for finance-heavy teams.
Operations & Production
Process automation, supply-chain coordination, quality control, work-order scheduling, and intelligent dispatch for manufacturers, franchise operators, and service businesses.
Sales & Client Services
Lead scoring, proposal generation, pipeline forecasting, client-intake automation, and competitive intelligence — for professional services firms, agencies, and franchise sales teams.
Timeline
How Engagements Unfold
Value lands early. By month two you have live automations in production. By month six your team runs them independently.
Assessment & Strategy
- Organization-wide AI readiness audit
- Stakeholder interviews across departments
- Opportunity mapping and ROI projections
- Transformation roadmap and governance framework
Foundation & Quick Wins
- Core infrastructure and tool deployment
- First wave of workflow automations
- Team training and change management kickoff
- Pilot programs in highest-impact departments
Scale & Optimize
- Expand automation coverage to all departments
- Advanced agent deployment and orchestration
- Performance measurement and optimization cycles
- Internal AI champions program and handoff
Engagement Playbook
What Happens, Week by Week
Every engagement follows this sequence — from the first readiness audit through live automations and ongoing monthly operations. Each phase has defined deliverables you can hold us to.
Discovery & Audit
Weeks 1–2- AI Readiness Scorecard — maturity rating across data, infrastructure, talent, and culture dimensions
- Stakeholder Interview Summary — pain points, blockers, and AI appetite across all departments
- Opportunity Matrix — 20–40 use cases ranked by impact, feasibility, and data availability
Strategy & Roadmap
Weeks 3–4- AI Transformation Roadmap — 12-month phased plan with milestones, owners, and budget projections
- Governance Framework — data policy, vendor evaluation criteria, risk controls, and AI ethics guidelines
- Owner/Operator Summary — findings, ROI projections, and recommended next steps in plain language
Infrastructure & Tooling
Weeks 5–7- Tech Stack Deployment — approved AI tools integrated with existing systems (CRM, HRIS, ERP, etc.)
- Data Pipeline Architecture — clean, governed data flows to feed AI models and automations
- Security & Compliance Review — vendor agreements, data residency confirmed, access controls set
Quick Wins Implementation
Weeks 6–10- 3–5 Live Automations — highest-ROI workflows deployed and production-tested
- AI Agents (Tier 1) — customer support or internal ops agents handling real volume
- Week-4 Impact Report — time saved, error rates, and throughput improvements measured
Training & Enablement
Weeks 8–14- Role-Based Training Program — customized curriculum delivered to each department cohort
- AI Champions Certification — internal trainers certified to sustain adoption independently
- Prompt Library & Playbooks — 50+ prompts and SOPs embedded into team workflows
Scale & Optimization
Weeks 14–20- Expanded Automation Suite — remaining high-value workflows automated across all departments
- Advanced Agent Fleet — multi-agent orchestration for cross-department coordination
- Optimization Cycles — A/B testing, model fine-tuning, and cost-per-automation analysis
Handoff & Ongoing Support
Weeks 20–24- Final ROI Report — quantified impact across all phases (time saved, cost reduced, revenue influenced)
- Operating Manual — complete internal guide for managing AI systems without external consultants
- 90-Day Support Package — async access to ReadyIQ team for troubleshooting and optimization
Deliverables
What You Get
A full-engagement retainer covers every artifact below. Nothing scoped out, nothing billed separately.
- AI transformation strategy document and executive roadmap
- Organization-wide AI readiness assessment
- Custom automation suite deployed across departments
- AI agent fleet for customer-facing and internal use
- Company-wide training program with certification
- Change management playbook and internal champions
- KPI dashboard and ROI tracking framework
- 90-day post-engagement support
Fractional AI Lead
From US$15,000/mo retainer
Pricing scales with your business size, the number of active workflows, and how often you need us. Month-to-month after the initial build.