Interim Managers in Austria
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Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Own company for AI governance and data products, Vienna
- Consulting and interim management at the interface between IT operations and regulation
- Impact analysis and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Lectures in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
- Presentations for 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
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under own brand: shared codebase, 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 the 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
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.
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.
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.
Alexander M.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager (Interim) at KPMG
- Implementation and optimization of group structures
- S4 transformation for a manufacturing company
- Optimization of financial structures
- Establishment of IFRS and US GAAP reporting structures
- Restructuring and change/integration management
Sven S.
Last position:
Managing Director | Interim CFO & Finance AI
Commercial support for a property developer undergoing restructuring — financial management, transparency and reliable decision-making foundations. In parallel: AI mandates for an international cinema group (HR, energy technology) and an international construction group (consolidation, company valuation); additionally, auditing. Business consulting trade license (WKO).
Kelly G.
Last position:
Chief Adaptability Officer (Interim or Freelance) at Self-employed
Building the practice that treats adaptive capability as a strategic asset, not a consulting engagement. Working with C-suite leaders at European and global organizations to build the internal capability to evolve continuously – faster, with less dependency on outside help.
- Delivering the Adaptive Capability Diagnostic: a structured engagement that scores organizations across 6 dimensions and produces a clear roadmap for building transformation capability.
- Advising executives on transformation portfolio management: which initiatives to run simultaneously, how to sequence them, and how to build the governance to sustain all of it.
- Speaking at industry events including executive roundtables, conferences, webinars, and podcasts on building organizational adaptability at scale.
Rafał B.
Last position:
General Manager & Senior Director DACH & Member of sennder’s Strategy Team at Sennder Deutschland GmbH
- Developed and executed a comprehensive strategy for market expansion in Germany, driving revenue growth and profit. Increased Gross Profit (GP) by +330% and productivity by +22% over 2 years.
- Led a cross-functional team of 13 managers with 90+ employees while managing a portfolio of 250+ customers with €85 M in revenue.
- Cultivated a performance-driven and disciplined profit culture, emphasizing operational success, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Monitored and managed budgets effectively to enhance financial performance and ensure optimal resource allocation, holding full P&L responsibility.
- Spearheaded operations and led sales, account management, carrier management, and quality management teams, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, competitiveness, and accountability.
- Provided strategic leadership and direction to a high-performance team, overseeing all aspects of team management, including recruitment, coaching, performance evaluation and offboarding.
- Directly contributed to the strategic development and implementation of group activities as a core member of the corporate strategy team, actively shaping and executing initiatives to drive overall business growth and alignment across the organization.
Gudrun G.
Last position:
Central Procurement, Paper Industry at Anonymous
- EUDR/EUTR system adaptation
- Training
- Process optimization / central procurement
- Framework agreements
Jochen H.
Last position:
Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry
Martin R.
Last position:
Interim CTO at optiserv GmbH / optiflow-pmc GmbH
- Took over CTO responsibilities in a technology company with approximately 50 employees after majority acquisition by a new investor
- Turned around product development by defining and focusing on product strategy and goals
- Prioritized projects by business value and reduced the number of parallel development projects
- Introduced critical chain project management (CCPM) and portfolio management methodologies
Christoph V.
Last position:
Head of Digital Transformation and Requirements Definition for Sales, Marketing, and Category Management
- Project Manager / Business Requirements Engineer
- Digital Business Developer
- Concept development and requirements management
- Process optimization
- Advertising effectiveness measurement
- Status reporting and stakeholder management to owners
- Systems: WordPress, sevDesk
Thomas L.
Last position:
Interim Director of Telecommunications Operations at Plusnet
- Leading and restructuring operations departments
- Transforming into a digital ISP
- Managing support for telecommunications services (FTTx, xDSL, voice, DWDM, access)
- Network operations center (NOC)
- Managing customer satisfaction
Lukas S.
Last position:
Interim Product Manager + Managing Director at Produktfreunde GmbH
Silvia K.
Last position:
Head of Consulting | Interim at Craftworks
- Built the AI/data consulting practice and scaling strategy
- Advised international energy and industrial clients
- Secured four strategic international projects
- Delivered two enterprise AI/data strategy initiatives
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Interim Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
85%
Doctorate
26%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates for Interim Managers in Austria
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 15 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Interim Managers experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (72%)
- Information Technology (62%)
- Professional Services (59%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Healthcare (45%)
- Retail (38%)
- Energy (34%)
- Banking and Finance (34%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they do
An interim manager steps in when a company needs immediate leadership and clear action. The role is used for restructuring, operational recovery, growth phases, M&A support, or to bridge a vacancy in management.
- Take charge of a function, site, or program
- Stabilize teams and priorities
- Build and execute a clear action plan
- Report progress to owners, boards, or senior leadership
- Transfer knowledge before the assignment ends
Typical mandates
Companies bring in an interim manager when speed matters and the situation is complex. That may mean a plant in Austria needs operational control, a finance team needs an experienced head, or a business unit needs support through change.
Common project types include:
- Turnaround and crisis management
- Operations, supply chain, and production leadership
- Finance, controlling, and ERP-related change
- HR, post-merger integration, or organizational redesign
- Temporary coverage for a vacant director or executive role
Skills and style
A strong interim manager combines leadership with hands-on execution. The best professionals are calm under pressure, quick to assess a situation, and able to work with different stakeholders without long onboarding.
- Clear decision-making and stakeholder management
- Strong communication with management and teams
- Structured problem solving and execution focus
- Experience with change, transformation, or turnaround work
- Familiarity with local business culture in Austria when on-site work is needed
Tools and focus
The toolset depends on the mandate. In many cases, an interim leader works with KPI dashboards, Excel models, project plans, ERP systems, reporting routines, and workshop formats for alignment and change.
In Austria, companies often value professionals who can move between German-speaking teams, regional suppliers, and international headquarters. That matters in manufacturing, industrial services, logistics, and finance-heavy environments.
When to hire one
A freelance interim manager makes sense when the company cannot wait for a permanent hire or needs senior expertise for a defined period. It is also the right choice when the task is too urgent, too sensitive, or too specific for a long recruitment cycle.
- A leadership seat is suddenly empty
- A transformation needs immediate ownership
- Results are required before a permanent hire is in place
- The work needs outside perspective and authority
- The assignment has a clear start, goal, and handover
What good looks like
Strong interim professionals are measured by impact, not by presence. They create order fast, make priorities visible, and help the business move forward without creating dependency.
The best candidates can explain how they handled similar mandates, what changed under their leadership, and how they handed over to the next permanent manager. They are practical, direct, and comfortable taking responsibility from day one.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Interim Managers — answered in short.
An Interim Manager takes over leadership for a defined period and a defined goal. That can mean stabilizing a department, leading a turnaround, filling a vacancy, or driving a change program. The focus is on fast decisions, clear priorities, and visible execution.
Choose an interim manager when the situation is urgent, sensitive, or time-bound. A permanent hire can take too long if the company already needs leadership now. Interim work is also useful when you need specialist experience for a single mandate, not a long-term contract.
Look for strong leadership, structured problem solving, and the ability to work through resistance. A good interim manager needs to read the situation quickly, align stakeholders, and turn plans into action. Industry knowledge helps, but execution and judgment matter most.
Not always. A project manager usually owns a project plan, while an interim manager often takes broader responsibility for a team, function, or business problem. A turnaround manager is a more specific type of interim manager focused on recovery, cost control, and operational improvement.
A strong interim manager will first assess the situation, meet key stakeholders, and identify urgent risks. Then the person should define priorities, set a short action plan, and start delivering quickly. The goal is to create clarity without wasting time on long onboarding.
Both models are possible, but the right setup depends on the mandate. In Austria, on-site work is common when the role affects operations, production, or team leadership. Remote collaboration can work well for advisory, finance, or transformation tasks with regular alignment.
Ask for specific cases, not general claims. A strong candidate can explain the problem, the actions taken, the resistance they faced, and the result they delivered. You should also check whether the person can step into your environment quickly and communicate well with your teams.
Freelancers should be clear about scope, authority, reporting lines, and the handover at the end. The best assignments give the interim manager real responsibility and access to decision-makers. In Austria, it also helps to clarify language expectations and how often on-site presence is needed.
The average hourly rate for Interim Managers in Austria is 137 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,099 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Interim Managers in Austria, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 85% hold at least a Master's degree, and 26% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Interim Managers in Austria have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Austria are German (100%), English (97%), and Spanish (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Austria are Manufacturing (72%), Information Technology (62%), and Professional Services (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Austria are Project Management (83%), Information Technology (72%), and Operations (72%).
FRATCH Interim Managers main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz 
Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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