Interim HR Manager

A company is looking for an experienced freelance Staffing Project Manager or Program Manager to lead the structured establishment of an agency with around 150 employees within six months. The role includes full responsibility for the recruitment initiative, including planning, coordination, and operational execution. The candidate will serve as the central coordinator between internal resources, external freelance recruiters, and management, ensuring a comprehensive overview of all ongoing activities. - Project setup and management: building structures, processes, and tools from scratch, managing the project schedule, priorities, and escalations, and conducting kick-off meetings. - Staffing and resource planning: developing and maintaining a complete staffing plan, leading a team of internal and freelance recruiters, planning freelancer needs, and coordinating onshore and offshore recruiting activities. - Controlling and oversight: tracking the budget, monitoring recruitment status, regular reporting to management, and proactive problem solving. - Collaboration and stakeholder management: working closely with global business partners, HR departments, and recruiting teams, ensuring smooth cross-functional processes along the candidate journey. - Onboarding and infrastructure: supporting the setup of access, licenses, and hardware and software, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. - Culture and employee experience: considering cultural aspects in the setup process, promoting positive onboarding and integration experiences, and being sensitive to cultural differences in nearshore and offshore collaboration.

A company is seeking an experienced Interim Manager to temporarily take on leadership or transformation responsibilities within technology-driven organizations. The primary goal is to stabilize, develop, or transform technical organizational units and manage complex projects with high technical and regulatory complexity. - Analyze technical organizations, processes, and governance structures. - Develop and implement optimization or transformation strategies. - Advise executive management on technical, organizational, and strategic matters. - Lead complex technical projects or programs. - Ensure compliance with technical norms, standards, and regulatory requirements. - Manage interdisciplinary teams and ensure quality in technical project execution. - Evaluate technical risks and implement quality and compliance processes.

A company is looking for an experienced project manager who brings strong project management skills and is able to coordinate multiple projects at the same time. The projects include agency integration, managing HR involvement, and driving automation projects with prior process analysis. The role requires knowledge of AI and use of related tools. HR knowledge as well as marketing and communication skills are an advantage. There is the option to split the focus areas so that one project manager concentrates on AI and another on HR processes. Experience with the HCM system Workday is also desirable. Main responsibilities: - Coordinate and manage various projects, including automation and integration projects. - Analyze and optimize processes before implementing automation solutions. - Collaborate with agencies and oversee HR involvement. - Use AI tools to support project goals. - Ensure adherence to schedules and budgets. - Communicate and align with internal and external stakeholders.

A company is looking for immediate interim support as Accounting Lead / Head of. The project's goal is to take on leadership and coordination of two teams - Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) - with a total of 13 team members. The focus is on ensuring smooth accounting processes and supporting strategic and operational tasks. - Lead and coordinate the AP and GL teams - Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies - Support the optimization of processes and systems - Monitor and analyze financial data - Collaborate with other departments and external partners - Report to senior management

A company is looking for an experienced consultant in the field of indoor coverage for telecommunications. The goal of the project is to independently manage and execute defined indoor coverage projects in the mobile communications environment, taking into account agreed project objectives, time, and budget constraints. The role includes structuring, planning, and carrying out project tasks across all phases, coordinating external project participants, and liaising with property owners and mobile network operators. The consultant will work closely with the client's internal contacts to ensure information and decision-making foundations are in place and to achieve the agreed project milestones. - Independently manage defined indoor coverage projects. - Structure, plan, and carry out project tasks across all phases. - Coordinate external project participants without disciplinary authority. - Align project-related agreements with property owners and mobile network operators. - Collaborate with the client’s internal contacts. - Ensure project milestones are met within time and budget. - Attend external project meetings to present project results. - Identify and assess project risks and develop recommendations for action. - Prepare and provide status reports for stakeholders. - Handover project results to the client’s operational teams.

A company in the automotive supply industry is seeking support in the field of cyber security. The goal of the project is to close gaps as part of the ISO 27001 certification. The IT project manager will play a central role in steering and monitoring the gap closure measures. - Steering and monitoring of gap closure measures. - Consistent follow-up on tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities. - Coordination between IT, business units, information security, and external service providers if needed. - Ensuring that measures are implemented in compliance with ISO 27001, auditable and documented. - Transparent status reports to program management and stakeholders. - Support in audit preparation (evidence, measure status, maturity level).

A company in the energy supply sector is looking for an experienced interim project manager (m/f/d) for high-voltage overhead line construction projects. The goal is to support ongoing projects through operational project management, site coordination and on-site project execution. The role requires a hands-on personality with high willingness to travel and solid experience in the infrastructure or energy sector. - Manage and lead high-voltage overhead line projects - Coordinate site operations and installation teams on site - Monitor budget, quality and schedules - Manage subcontractors and service providers - Ensure safety on construction sites - Liaise with clients, site management and internal departments - Support costing, proposals and billing - Handle materials, machinery and resource scheduling - Oversee projects through to successful handover to the client - Claims, variations and contract management (VOB/BGB)

A company is looking for an experienced ERP Transformation Manager who will have full responsibility for planning and managing a comprehensive ERP transformation program. The goal of the project is to harmonize processes, introduce a new ERP system, and implement IFRS requirements. The ERP Transformation Manager will analyze, redesign, and standardize the core finance processes in civil and track construction. This includes translating IFRS requirements into system structures and posting logics, coordinated closely with the Finance, Controlling, Project Management, and IT departments. The role includes managing the ERP rollout, including fit-gap analyses, process design, test management, and migration. Additionally, a unified reporting and KPI framework for group financial statements and project management will be established. The manager will serve as the central interface between operational units, Finance, management, and the group, and will establish a sustainable change and training concept for users. - Planning and management of the ERP transformation program (IFRS transition, process harmonization, ERP rollout) - Analysis, redesign, and standardization of core finance processes - Translation of IFRS requirements into system structures and posting logics - Management of the ERP rollout including fit-gap analyses, process design, test management, and migration - Development of a unified reporting and KPI framework - Stakeholder management and ensuring smooth communication - Leading interdisciplinary project teams and managing external consultants and implementation partners - Establishing a sustainable change and training concept - Ensuring measurable process improvements after the ERP system rollout

A company is looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead the selection and implementation of Point of Sale (POS) hardware for kiosks. The goal of the project is to identify the optimal hardware solution that meets the specific requirements of the kiosks and to coordinate its rollout. The Product Manager will play a key role in analyzing requirements, evaluating hardware options, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth implementation. - Analyze the kiosks’ requirements and needs regarding POS hardware. - Research and assess available POS hardware solutions on the market. - Work with suppliers and vendors to identify the best options. - Create decision templates and present the results to management. - Plan and coordinate the implementation of the selected hardware. - Monitor and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

A company is looking for an experienced leader to drive automation and AI transformation. The goal is to analyze and optimize end-to-end processes in various business areas such as sales, procurement, order processing, and logistics. The focus is on identifying optimization potential, especially in areas with media breaks and manual tasks, and on creating a prioritized transformation roadmap with clear business cases and implementation recommendations. The role includes managing automation initiatives such as ERP optimization, RPA, and low-code/no-code solutions, evaluating and introducing relevant AI use cases, and building basic AI competencies in the organization. Leading internal project teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement are also core responsibilities. Close collaboration with IT and external implementation partners is expected, reporting to senior management. - Analyze and optimize end-to-end processes in sales, procurement, order processing, and logistics - Identify optimization potential in existing processes - Develop a transformation roadmap with business cases and implementation recommendations - Manage automation initiatives (ERP optimization, RPA, low-code/no-code) - Evaluate and introduce relevant AI use cases - Build basic AI competency in the organization - Lead internal project teams and promote a culture of improvement - Collaborate with IT and external implementation partners, report to senior management

- Vision & Strategy: You design the roadmap for the POS system of the future and make sure we don’t just meet our customers’ needs but anticipate them. - Multi-Platform Excellence: You steer the development of our app landscape with a focus on Android. You understand the challenges of different form factors (from the compact card terminal to the large stationary tablet). - Delivery Management: You lead your cross-functional development team with clarity and enthusiasm. You moderate ceremonies, remove blockers and celebrate releases. - Requirements Engineering: You translate complex business logic into precise technical requirements and user stories that leave no questions for developers.

A company is seeking a Staff Product Manager to lead the realization of design visions for consumer-facing, multimodal experiences across voice, chat, and beyond. The role involves bringing the product vision to life within the product team, ensuring clarity and usability across various interfaces. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and AI specialists to align on priorities, user needs, technical feasibility, and business impact. The focus will be on balancing simplicity and delight, ensuring interfaces feel natural and human-like across voice, chat, and graphical touchpoints. Key responsibilities: - Drive the realization of the design vision for multimodal experiences. - Partner with cross-functional teams to align on priorities and user needs. - Prototype and test interaction models for intuitive and trustworthy AI agents. - Take end-to-end ownership of design within the product team. - Deliver high-quality, hands-on work to shape product direction.

Due to a staffing shortage and the strategic realignment of our client's finance department, we are urgently seeking an Interim Manager Accounting (m/f/d) to provide project-based support. Tasks: - Consulting and optimizing existing accounting processes - Independent preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under HGB - Preparation of external reports and reportings for management and specialist departments - Development, optimization, and interim management of modern controlling as well as transparent reporting structures - Conducting budget planning, forecasts, and profitability analyses to support business decisions - Responsibility for liquidity planning, cash management, and financial transparency during the project period - Further development and digitization of existing finance processes, systems, and reporting standards - Professional management and support of the finance team as part of the interim/project role

A transformation and modernization initiative at the HKW Tiefstack site in Hamburg is seeking support. The goal of the project is to develop the energy and heat infrastructure into a future-proof and flexible system. Plant engineering, hydraulics, power supply, and control systems play a central role. The project is in the implementation phase. The current responsible person will leave the project in about two months, so there is an urgent need for someone to take over and ensure a smooth handover.

- Conceptual design and further development of B2B products - Creation and maintenance of product requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria - Definition of scope of services, product logic and commercial parameters - Preparation of product-related documents such as service descriptions, price lists and product datasheets - Interface management between product management, IT, engineering, sales, legal, finance and operations - Conducting market, customer and competitor analyses - Coordination of requirements for processes and systems, e.g. orderability, billing and provisioning - Support of product lifecycle management

To support the SOX audit at our client, we are looking for an experienced SOX expert with a solid background in the audit environment, ideally from a Big4 firm. The role includes evaluating PwC audit requirements, assisting with regulatory questions, and advising management and internal controls teams in the SOX and ICFR space. You will also act as a sparring partner to external auditors and help build arguments around scope, audit depth, and evidence requirements.

A company is looking for an experienced Engine Designer / Developer for a long-term industrial project. The goal of the project is the supervision and optimization of combustion engines in series production. The focus is on technical problem solving, root cause analysis, and the optimization of existing engine systems. The candidate will also provide hands-on support in the production environment. - Supervision of combustion engines in series production - Conducting root cause analyses for technical issues - Optimizing existing engine systems - Providing hands-on support in the production environment - Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges

A company is seeking experienced consultants with a background at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, or Bain & Company to join a unique project aimed at translating real-world consulting engagements into structured learning environments for advanced AI systems. This initiative requires consultants who can credibly convert authentic project experience into end-to-end examples, ensuring the domain is built by practitioners with firsthand MBB training and standards. The goal of the project is to build realistic consulting project environments, design structured consulting tasks for AI agents, and define evaluation criteria and quality standards for training and calibrating an LLM-based grading system. - Build realistic consulting project environments, including detailed project scenarios with industry context, financials, constraints, and incomplete information. - Design structured consulting tasks for AI agents, breaking projects into tasks that mirror real consulting work such as market sizing, due diligence, cost reduction, growth strategy, or operational diagnosis. - Define evaluation criteria and quality standards, developing a grading approach, evaluation criteria, and golden solutions for each task to train and calibrate an LLM-based grading system.

For our client, a bank, we are currently looking for a Configuration Management Consultant (w/m/d) Tasks: - Carrying out quality assurance measures in the context of the CMDB migration - Checking source data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency - Assessing and ensuring data quality before transferring it to ServiceNow - Reviewing collected requirements for the CMDB implementation for functional and technical feasibility - Identifying inconsistencies, data errors, and clarification needs - Supporting the operational execution of the migration - Carefully documenting test results and anomalies - Closely coordinating with the involved business units and project stakeholders

- Build and evolve the microservice architecture tailored to the business domain using Domain Driven Design - Promote and drive the implementation of the technology strategy, architectural knowledge sharing, innovation, and standardization within the project - Advise on the implementation of the technical architecture in software development - Implement technical components in applications based on the used technologies (microservice architectures, Spring, AWS, messaging, Kotlin), including related interfaces, modules, and databases - Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines based on GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, and OpenShift (Kubernetes) - Ensure a highly automated, stable application operation with continuous improvement of architecture, processes, and tools. Program and implement/customize technical components in applications based on the used technologies, including related interfaces, modules, and databases, while adhering to the client's standards (e.g., using standardized development environments and coding guidelines)

A company is looking for an experienced OpenSearch consultant who will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and re-designing an existing OpenSearch platform. The focus is on developing a future-ready target architecture that supports the upcoming data center migration, without handling the migration or operational implementation itself. The consultant acts as a technical architect and sparring partner, providing solid decision-making foundations for the subsequent implementation. The starting point is a very large, historically grown OpenSearch platform with clusters spread across more than two data centers, about 500 TB of storage, and around 20,000 shards. The platform features complex data and index structures and demands high performance, availability, operational stability, and cost control. The upcoming move is used intentionally to identify and fix architectural weaknesses and inefficiencies. Analysis of the current architecture: - Assessment of the existing OpenSearch/Elasticsearch environment - Analysis of cluster topology, shard and index strategies, data volumes, and growth assumptions - Identification of technical and structural debt - Evaluation of operational and stability risks Target architecture & re-design: - Conceptualization of a scalable and high-performance target architecture - Re-design of index and shard concepts as well as data models and structures - Optimization of data and structural concepts with a focus on reduction potentials - Development of self-service mechanisms and cost transparency models - Derivation of clear architecture and design principles Design artifacts & handover: - Documentation of the target architecture (logical & conceptual) - Description of architecture variants including evaluation of risks, assumptions, and dependencies - Recommendations for the later implementation

- Set up and implement a scalable IT and security infrastructure - Introduce and configure centralized device management with Microsoft Intune and JAMF - Implement security and access concepts for endpoint devices and networks - Establish standardized processes for device and user management - Manage and coordinate the internal IT implementation - Evaluate and select a managed IT service provider - Ensure a smooth handover to regular operations - Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers

- Design, development, implementation, and integration of AI-driven automation solutions - Analysis and optimization of business processes through process re-engineering - Close collaboration with departments in finance, HR, audit, and project management - Expert advice and support in selecting the right automation approaches - Ensuring quality, stability, and scalability of automation workflows

A company is looking for an experienced backend developer to support the migration to HubSpot. The goal of the project is to seamlessly integrate existing backend systems and databases into the HubSpot platform to create an optimized, centralized solution for marketing, sales, and customer service. The role involves analyzing the current infrastructure, developing interfaces, and ensuring a smooth data migration. - Analyze existing backend systems and databases - Develop and implement APIs and interfaces to HubSpot - Ensure data integrity during migration - Collaborate with other teams to understand and meet requirements - Document the work and processes carried out

A company is investing in refining its agentic toolbox and building a platform to run autonomous engineering tasks at scale. The initial focus is on software delivery, with plans to expand into other roles beyond engineering. The vision is to enable humans to steer while agents deliver. The project involves greenfield work, integrating into existing internal systems and processes. Many tech stack decisions are yet to be made, with AWS being a given and a Java/React stack highly likely. The role requires assembling a team of strong, forward-thinking engineers to build out this vision. Candidates should be comfortable jumping between tech stacks and energized by the idea of building a platform that changes how software gets delivered. They should be able to own significant pieces end-to-end and maintain a tight feedback loop with (future) users to shape the platform. As the solution is rolled out, candidates will act as advocates, coaches, and consultants to help teams with adoption. - Build and refine a platform for autonomous engineering tasks at scale. - Integrate the platform into existing internal systems and processes. - Make key tech stack decisions, with AWS and Java/React as likely components. - Maintain a tight feedback loop with users to shape the platform. - Advocate, coach, and consult teams for adoption of the solution.

A company is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer with a very strong technical background to implement AI solutions into existing systems and develop custom solutions for clients. The goal of the project is to increase efficiency and productivity through the use of AI technologies and create innovative approaches. In this role, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to solve technical challenges and lead the implementation of AI solutions. - Analyze existing systems and identify optimization opportunities through AI. - Develop and implement tailor-made AI solutions. - Collaborate with clients to understand and meet their requirements. - Ensure the technical feasibility and scalability of solutions. - Train and support clients in using the implemented systems.

A company is seeking experienced E-commerce Listing Designers to create high-performance product visuals for major online marketplaces. In this role, you will design compelling product imagery and rich content that enhances visibility, communicates value clearly, and drives conversions. The focus is on marketplace performance — not branding websites or UI systems. This role is ideal for designers who understand how online shoppers think and know how to translate product features into strong visual benefits.

A fast-growing company specializing in importing and scaling high-quality Korean skincare and cosmetic brands in Europe is looking for a Financial Accountant (m/f/d). The company is a trusted partner for K-beauty brands entering European markets, combining ground-breaking Korean beauty innovations with European consumer needs. The project's goal is to ensure proper accounting and optimize accounting processes to support the company's growth. - Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to HGB - Independent management of ongoing financial accounting - Reconciliation and maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers - Valuation of provisions, prepaid expenses and fixed assets - Participation in tax-related matters in collaboration with tax advisors and auditors - Preparation of monthly evaluations, reports and analyses - Ensuring proper accounting using DATEV - Optimization and further development of accounting processes

A company is looking for support in the digital transformation of investment controlling. The role is within a SCRUM team in the finance department. The focus is on developing and optimizing TM1 Planning Analytics as the core system, including creating interfaces, processing data in the model, and providing it for reporting purposes.

A company is looking for an experienced Java IT Architect for a project at a development bank with a duration of five months. The project's goal is to develop and optimize the IT architecture of operational and administrative systems and to analyze and implement business requirements into the bank's IT architecture. - Development of the IT architecture for operational and administrative systems. - Conducting impact analyses of business requirements on the IT architecture. - Monitoring and analyzing portfolio changes and preparing them for management decisions. - Creating IT concepts and performing migration tasks. - Using and evaluating AI plugins to support software development. - Ensuring security aspects in software development (secure coding, authentication, encryption). - Documenting the architecture and interfaces.