Interim Manager
in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with the power of AICover change, crisis, growth, or handover with an interim leader who can step in quickly, take ownership of operations, and keep teams moving. From restructuring and process fixes to supply chain, finance, and transformation projects, you get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.
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Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own Company for AI Governance and Data Products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact analysis and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
- Expert presentations in business and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge Encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Connection to bank account systems via SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats according to ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in ongoing operations
- Own applications under own brand: shared code base, separate delivery for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Publications on EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI Governance / Compliance: Data Quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act Readiness, Risk Classification, AI Ethics
Georgi S.
Last position:
Founder & Executive Advisor | Transformation, Governance & Interim Management at STOEV Enterprises
- Established and lead STOEV Enterprises as an independent management and strategic advisory firm
- Advisory focus on transformation, governance, organizational development, program management and interim management
- Structuring complex situations and developing clear decision-making foundations for management and leadership bodies
- Developing and further enhancing governance, organizational and operating models
- Executive sparring and management advisory on strategic, organizational and operational issues
- Managing and supporting complex transformation, change and implementation initiatives
- Supporting program and portfolio management, prioritization, roadmaps, risks, dependencies and management reporting
- Taking on interim management and leadership responsibilities to stabilize and further develop organizations and initiatives
- Combining a strategic management perspective with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach
- Focus on customer orientation, service excellence and alignment between management, business units, IT, customers and external partners
- Advisory services in IT transformation, IT governance, service & operations management, infrastructure and platform services, as well as sourcing and supplier governance
- Experience in complex, technology-driven and regulated organizations, as well as in the Swiss federal environment
Jens L.
Last position:
Consulting Digital Development & Transformation at European Mar GmbH
Developed the product vision and outcome strategy for a new registry platform, designed a management workshop for strategic alignment, conducted BPMN process mapping across systems and roles, analyzed user story practices and further developed them on an outcome basis, and brought together stakeholders from business departments, management and the external development partner.
Skills: Product Strategy, Outcome Roadmapping, Stakeholder Workshops, BPMN/Process Analysis, Miro, Linear
Benjamin P.
Last position:
Independent Advisor & Interim Manager
- Shape strategies, transformation and organizational effectiveness initiatives by turning leadership and execution challenges into clear decision paths, governance structures and actionable workstreams.
- Develop executive-oriented approaches to strengthen alignment, decision ownership and transformation readiness.
- Align stakeholders, clarify priorities and strengthen execution across organizational boundaries in project contexts.
Matthias S.
Last position:
Lecturer in Software Management at Graubünden University of Applied Sciences
- Design and delivery of the university module “Software Management” in the Bachelor’s degree program in Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering
- Teaching software project management, project organization, stakeholder management, risk and quality management, and agile and hybrid project management
- Coverage of release planning, cut-over, go-live, handover to operations, and the operational impact of technical decisions
- Combining methodological foundations with experience from software development, customer projects, delivery, release management, testing, and IT operations
- Use of AI in software and project management
Methods and tools: Software project management, HERMES, PRINCE2, Scrum, Kanban, hybrid approaches, requirements engineering, risk and quality management, release management, test management, Moodle
Marco S.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and implementation of solutions to promote digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as central document and communication platforms
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including the rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Preparation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Stephan J.
Last position:
Interim Project Management Office Advisor at Noske-Kaeser Equans
Project management and process harmonization between the French parent company (Equans Group, Axima Marine) and the German production company (Noske Kaeser) for maritime cooling and air conditioning systems.
Nik G.
Last position:
Executive Interim & Transformation Partner at Audoban & Co. GmbH
- Stepped into a senior interim mandate with hands-on accountability for a complex business model transformation, taking ownership of execution, operating decisions, and delivery within a highly regulated and complex regional environment.
- Led market access, launch, and go-to-market transformation work, aligning commercial, operational, and governance structures to support entry into new markets under time and regulatory pressure.
- Supported post-merger integration as well as divestiture shaping assignments, working hands-on with executive teams to align operating realities, decision rights, and accountability with transaction intent.
- Took interim ownership of critical transformation and integration programs, resetting priorities, sequencing, and leadership expectations where delivery risk or organizational friction had emerged.
- Acted as a trusted interim partner to CEOs and senior leaders during periods of structural change, providing clear judgement, hands-on leadership, and execution discipline.
Jörg K.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at Rubix Holding Deutschland GmbH
- Rubix is Europe’s largest supplier of industrial parts and maintenance solutions (approx. 3 bn € turnover, private equity owned). Reported to the COO of the DACH subsidiary, leading a major restructuring project.
- Project Governance: Established robust governance structures (project charter, governance plan, communication structures), ensuring transparency and executive alignment.
- Logistics Restructuring: Consolidated multiple distribution centers into two central hubs, optimizing cost efficiency and service levels.
- Team Leadership: Directed a core team of 9, guiding planning and execution in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Project Planning: Developed and validated a comprehensive project plan, translating high-level milestones into actionable work packages.
- Risk Management: Implemented risk register and root-cause analysis to proactively mitigate project risks.
- C-level Reporting: Presented project status and recommendations to the Steering Committee (CEO and executive board).
- Stakeholder Management: Managed alignment and engagement with diverse stakeholders in a private equity context.
- Budget Oversight: Managed a project budget exceeding 3 million €.
- Effective project governance and clear communication are essential for stakeholder alignment and successful transformation.
Axel M.
Last position:
Interim HR Lead Transformation – International E-Commerce & Logistics Environment at Inpact HR (Interim Management)
- Organizational Design: Strategic realignment of the organizational structure to increase operational excellence and prepare for a scaled shared service model.
- Tech-Driven HR Transformation: Supporting process optimization through the integration of modern automation solutions and AI-powered tools to increase efficiency in workforce management.
- Strategic Change & Rightsizing: Design of a change-management framework to align personnel resources with a new, centralized steering model.
Bernhard H.
Last position:
Interim Global Medical Lead (Digital Solutions) at Roche Diagnostics International
- Led global medical strategy and launch readiness for Navify® AlgoSuite Cardiac Algos across EMEA and APAC.
- Drove implementation planning, KOL engagement and due diligence for digital-health partnerships and adoption
Wolf K.
Last position:
Founder and Chairman / Overall responsibility for organizational development at Forum für Internationale Zukunfts- & Entwicklungspartnerschaften e.V.
Conceptualization, founding and development of a non-profit organization for international future and development partnerships. Development of the basic organizational and legal structures, governance and internal processes, as well as development of the organization’s external profile and institutional networks. Coordination of the founding and registration process, development of initial project and subject areas, and establishment of contacts with policymakers, public administration, funding institutions, academia and other cooperation partners. Development of funding and financing approaches and external representation of the organization. Result: Establishment of a legally capable organization recognized as a non-profit, with defined governance and working structures, an independent external profile and initial institutional networks. Establishment of FIZE as an organizational structure for international projects and initiatives, including MICT UA.
Herbert F.
Last position:
Pentest Center of Excellence - Strategy & Implementation at Cybersecurity & IT Risk Managed Services
- Built board/management business-case scenarios; assessed services, vendors, contracts and financials; defined target operating model, service catalogue, organization, processes and tooling.
- Implemented near-shore CoE in Romania and supported rollout to an international insurance group
Frank G.
Last position:
Agile Coach and Program Manager at Centris AG
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to develop a multi-channel output system to support their customers on their digital enhancement journey.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 5 teams in the ART. Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to transform their claims management BPO and IT team into an agile delivery organization.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 2 teams in an ART.
- Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
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Interim Manager statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 1 Oct 2026.
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Average rates for Interim Manager
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 1 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Interim Manager experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (72%)
- Manufacturing (63%)
- Information Technology (59%)
- Automotive (44%)
- Retail (36%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Banking and Finance (32%)
- Energy (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
When to bring one in
An interim manager steps in when a company needs leadership now, but not a permanent hire. Common triggers are a vacant seat, a reorganisation, a turnaround, rapid growth, or a project that needs clear ownership.
- Bridge a leadership gap in operations, finance, HR, sales, or supply chain
- Stabilise a team after change, conflict, or missed targets
- Lead a transformation, integration, or process redesign
- Hand over cleanly to a permanent manager or internal successor
What they deliver
A strong interim manager focuses on decisions, structure, and execution. They assess the situation, set priorities, align stakeholders, and make sure the work moves forward.
- Fast diagnosis of the situation and risks
- Action plans with clear ownership and deadlines
- Team leadership and stakeholder management
- Reporting, escalation, and clean handover documents
Skills and methods
The best interim managers combine leadership with hands-on delivery. They are comfortable joining at short notice, reading an organisation quickly, and working with incomplete information.
They often bring experience in change management, restructuring, operational improvement, project leadership, or crisis management. Useful tools include KPI dashboards, process maps, workshop formats, and clear steering routines. In many cases, they also work closely with line managers, works councils, finance teams, or external advisors.
What good looks like
A good interim manager does not just advise. They take responsibility and create momentum.
- Clear, calm communication under pressure
- Strong judgment without long onboarding
- Ability to lead people without formal authority
- Practical focus on results, not slide decks
- Fit for the company culture and decision style
In Germany, companies often look for an interim manager for plant leadership, transformation, or function-specific support in finance, procurement, or operations. On-site presence is often important at the start, especially when trust, team dynamics, or sensitive change are involved. Remote work can fit planning, reporting, and coordination.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Interim Manager.
An interim manager takes over a leadership role for a limited period and focuses on stabilising, changing, or improving a part of the business. That can mean managing a department, leading a turnaround, handling a vacancy, or driving a project to completion. The role is hands-on and outcome-driven, not advisory only.
A freelance interim manager makes sense when the need is immediate, temporary, or highly specific. This is common during a vacancy, a reorganisation, a merger, a crisis, or a transformation that needs experienced leadership without a long hiring process. It is also useful when the company wants outside perspective and fast execution.
Depending on the setting, people may also search for an interim executive, interim director, or freelance manager. The exact title often depends on the level of responsibility and the function, such as operations, finance, HR, or sales. What matters most is whether the person has led similar situations before.
A strong interim manager needs leadership, structure, and the ability to make decisions with limited time. They should be able to analyse a situation quickly, win trust, manage stakeholders, and turn priorities into action. Experience in change management, restructuring, or operational improvement is often essential.
An interim manager takes responsibility inside the organisation and usually leads people, decisions, and delivery directly. A consultant typically advises from the outside and leaves execution to the client. In practice, the interim role is more operational and accountable for results.
Yes, but the right setup depends on the mandate. An interim manager often starts on-site when trust, team leadership, or sensitive change is involved, then mixes in remote work for planning, reporting, and coordination. For some functions, such as project steering or back-office leadership, remote work can work well from the start.
Look at whether the interim manager has solved a similar problem before, in a similar environment. Ask for concrete examples of change led, teams managed, and results delivered, not just a list of titles. A good fit also shows in communication style, speed of understanding, and confidence without ego.
An interim manager assignment usually means quick onboarding, clear responsibility, and direct access to decision-makers. Expect a practical role with visible impact, but also a need to adapt fast to company culture and internal politics. Clean scope, short feedback loops, and a solid handover plan help the assignment succeed.
The average hourly rate for Interim Manager is 130 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,039 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Interim Manager, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Interim Manager have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Interim Manager are German (100%), English (96%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Interim Manager are Professional Services (72%), Manufacturing (63%), and Information Technology (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Interim Manager are Project Management (82%), Strategy (64%), and Operations (64%).
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