Interim Managers in Berlin
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Hanna Fischer
Last position:
Interim Recruiter at Heinlein Group
- Active sourcing
- Screening and evaluating CVs
- Supporting the entire recruiting process from the first interview through follow-up interviews to final hiring
- Conducting contract negotiations and independently preparing employment contracts
- Filling positions in Sales, Marketing, IT and HR, as well as key positions up to C-level
- Close coordination with departments and decision-makers to successfully fill strategically important roles
- Identifying and implementing measures to optimize recruiting processes
Malte Koslowski
Last position:
Interim Head of Marketing & Digital Business Development at FORIS AG
Established legal and financial service provider building a new digital business area for founding, tax, and compliance services.
- Developed and launched the service offering as segmented service and pricing packages in under 5 months.
- Designed a seamless digital user experience from ad contact to landing pages and order flow through to completion.
- Worked out the strategic direction with the business unit lead and the board, and managed the operational rollout in a five-person team.
Patrick Kögel
Last position:
Advisor, Product Leadership at Circonomit
- Supported product discovery and GTM repositioning post-€2.8M seed round; defined direction and roadmap for a modular intelligence platform.
- Advised founders on execution to align product, engineering, and commercial priorities.
Rosalina Loclair
Last position:
Interim & freelance HR/ Culture and Transformation Consultant at Rosalina Loclair Business Advisory
Act as a senior People & Transformation advisor to startups and mid-sized companies, leading restructuring, HR operating model redesign, and digital HR initiatives end-to-end.
Drive HRIS/ATS selection and implementation (incl. Personio, Greenhouse, etc.), process design, stakeholder alignment, and internal communication to ensure adoption and measurable operational impact.
Advise executives on workforce planning, labour law considerations, organisational structure, and decision-making mechanisms during change and growth phases.
Build pragmatic recruiting strategies for critical roles (incl. AI/Tech), improving sourcing approach, funnel quality, and hiring velocity.
Selected projects:
Marley Spoon SE: supported a major restructuring process, advising on labor law and workforce planning.
Promedio GmbH/Osteopro: HR digitalisation, HRIS implementation, and launch of a modern corporate website (cross-functional transformation).
Journee GmbH: advised on tech recruiting and talent strategy for senior AI profiles.
PTW Europa GmbH: first HRIS implementation, process design, and internal comms.
Focus areas: HR Strategy, Digital HR Transformation, HRIS/ATS implementation, Change Management, Restructuring, Recruiting, and Future Skills (AI in HR).
Broder Feddersen
Last position:
Program Manager - IT Networks Service Management and Transition at Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes
Managing the further development of IT network service management
Overall leadership of the transition, consulting on the transition of IT network services
IT coordination of a tender in the area of IT network services
For (3) Further development of IT network service management Managing follow-up work for the transition (including setup of issue management) Managing and monitoring the performance of external service providers Consulting and managing the further development of IT network service management (processes, procedures, organization, tools)
For (2) Transition of IT network services Overall leadership of the transition (transfer of operational responsibility for IT network services to an IT service provider) Definition and setup of transition governance Planning and tracking of milestones, dependencies and cutover windows Managing the preparation, achieving operational readiness & process/tool integration Carrying out service handovers (cutover, parallel run, stabilization) Ensuring risk management, progress tracking, steering committee and management reporting, stakeholder management
For (1) IT coordination of the IT network services tender Managing all IT work streams of an IT network tender Coordinating the creation of all service descriptions IT review / evaluation of offers IT representative in bidder talks/negotiations Creating presentations/decision papers
Johanna Lamberts
Last position:
Interim HR Business Partner at Körber Technologies GmbH
Assignment: Strategic consulting for managers
- Professional advice for managers in a defined business area on transformation and job grading topics
- Independent management of recruiting processes in close cooperation with the shared service organization to fill key vacancies
- Advising the HR team on finalizing and negotiating new works agreements and implementing sample guidelines (ERA Küste)
- Handling labor law matters such as consent replacement proceedings or disciplinary measures
- Advising on the standardization and improvement of HR processes
Tools: SuccessFactors, SAP/HR
Dario Jamauca
Last position:
Interim Recruiter at Envelio GmbH
- Operative end-to-end recruiting in a mid-sized company environment. Main focus on filling IT positions specializing in Data Integration (Junior – Team Lead).
- Stakeholder management, active sourcing.
- Ensuring an optimal candidate experience, conducting interviews.
- Key hires: Team Lead Data Integration, Backend Engineer.
- Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Personio, Slack
Ralf-Kurt Koberschinski
Last position:
Interim Executive Director Sales and Country Manager Germany at KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
Overall responsibility and management (field sales, inside sales and marketing)
- Turnaround management and continuous organizational development
- Growth of market share and its sustainable profitability
- Monitoring key indicators: revenue, expenses, P&L responsibility
- Efficient management of the company's assets/resources and their adjustment to changing requirements
Pira Jeya
Last position:
Interim HR & Talent Acquisition Consultant at Independent Consultant
- Clients: Dover, Korn Ferry, Leoni, Lonza, Mars, Molnlycke, Novartis, RELX Group, Schaeffler, Softing AG, Takeda, Wipro
- Industries: Automotive, consulting, construction, engineering, IT, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals (including tariff-bound structures & regulated environments)
- Approx. 2 500–50 000 employees
- Advised HR Business Partners and leadership on operational HR topics, workforce planning and compliance matters
- Supported implementation and optimization of HR processes within industrial and tariff-bound environments
- Collaborated closely with works councils in Germany on hiring and structural topics
- Contributed to policy interpretation and application in line with labor law and internal governance
- Supported employee relations cases in cooperation with HR and legal teams
- Led and supported corporate change management initiatives within industrial and matrix organizations
- Supported corporate organizational restructuring and workforce adjustment measures in close collaboration with senior leadership and works councils
- Ensured process compliance within SAP HCM/SuccessFactors systems
- Delivered HR reporting and analytics to senior stakeholders
- Led high-volume recruitment initiatives across multiple regions
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment, ensuring efficiency, cost control and candidate experience
- Designed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract top talent globally
- Built and maintained high-caliber talent networks and proactively engaged passive candidates
- Evaluated and implemented data analytics tools for enhanced recruitment insights
- Contributed to internal talent development and shared recruitment best practices
Nicole Neumeister
Last position:
SENIOR CONSULTANT - Digital Transformation / OE & Change at init AG
- Led and executed complex change and transformation projects, focusing on HR transformation and cultural change in public sector organisations (e.g., BAMF, bpb, DAkkS).
- Designed and facilitated change workshops and leadership development programs to drive adoption and successful implementation of change initiatives.
- Collaborated with executives and stakeholders to analyse requirements, define objectives, and develop tailored transformation roadmaps, including communication strategies and performance monitoring.
- Supported business development by identifying and developing new opportunities in digital transformation initiatives.
Jevgeni Beliaikin
Last position:
orderbird
- Supported orderbird in setting up and driving an internal advanced analytics project for the internal customer dashboard
- Structured the internal dashboard project for later development
Nicole Schallge
Last position:
HR Manager at Nicole Schallge effizientes Personalmanagement
I support small and medium-sized companies flexibly and exactly where HR support is needed. As an external HR department and as an HR Interim Manager, I take on operational and strategic HR tasks, from day-to-day HR work to building solid structures.
What I offer:
- External HR department: ongoing HR support and HR interim projects
- Clean onboarding as well as contract and documentation processes based on tested templates
- Building HR structures and processes
- Employee reviews and leadership development
Yvonne Tornow
Last position:
Zendesk Reporting at Buddy&Selly
- Creation of new reports, triggers, and alerts in Zendesk due to price adjustments in logistics
Marc Fritze
Last position:
Interim Talent Acquisition Manager at doctari
- Building a cross-functional product team to develop a super app
- Advising and mentoring to support the team and provide input (technical & soft skills)
Mario Riedinger
Last position:
Coach for Mid-Level/Senior Recruiters at La Red Berlin e.V.
- AI in recruiting
- Talent acquisition
- End-to-end recruiting
- Direct sourcing
- Dealing with hiring managers
- IT know-how
- Candidate experience
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Interim Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 25 years)
Position duration
2.3 years (Germany: 3.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
11 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Retail
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
87% (Germany: 84%)
Master's degree or higher
56% (Germany: 51%)
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
1 (Germany: 2)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Interim Managers in Berlin
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About the role
Executive leadership during organizational change
Temporary leadership requires immediate impact. Companies face critical phases such as sudden executive departures, post-merger integrations, or urgent turnaround scenarios where permanent hiring takes too long. In the Berlin business landscape, where high-growth digital scale-ups coexist with established industrial firms and public sector entities, freelance executives step in to stabilize operations, align cross-functional teams, and execute strategic turnarounds without delay.
Key deliverables in temporary assignments
- Execution of restructuring and corporate turnaround plans
- Gap bridging during sudden executive departures or parental leaves
- Implementation of post-merger integrations and system migrations
- Scaling operations and building new international business units
- Auditing and optimizing legacy corporate structures and governance
Strategic expertise and industry specializations
A successful freelance executive combines deep functional expertise with strong crisis management skills. Whether leading a financial restructuring, driving a complex digital transformation program, or managing a supply chain crisis, these professionals operate with a high degree of independence. In the local ecosystem, they frequently navigate both traditional German corporate governance and agile, international startup environments, making cultural adaptability a core requirement.
Strategic advantages of freelance leadership
Bringing in an external leader provides an objective perspective free from internal company politics. These experts are highly experienced and often overqualified for the roles they take on, enabling them to deliver results from day one. Businesses benefit from flexible deployment, rapid onboarding, and a clear focus on specific, measurable project goals rather than long-term career progression within the organization.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Interim Managers.
An interim manager is brought into an organization to temporarily fill a leadership gap, guide a transition, or manage a crisis. They provide immediate stability, analyze existing challenges, and execute strategic plans. Unlike consultants, they take on full operational responsibility and line management authority.
Executive search for permanent roles in Berlin can take several months, leaving critical gaps. Hiring a freelance interim leader allows companies to fill the vacancy within days to maintain business continuity. Additionally, these professionals bring specialized crisis or growth experience that may not be needed permanently once the project is finished.
The demand is highly diverse, spanning Berlin's prominent e-commerce and fintech startups, traditional manufacturing firms, and public sector organizations. A freelance temporary director is often hired to scale operations in fast-growing tech companies or to lead restructuring programs in established medium-sized businesses.
A top-tier interim executive is evaluated by their track record of successfully completed projects and their ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Reference checks regarding their hands-on leadership style and crisis management capabilities are crucial. Strong communication skills and a decisive nature are also key indicators of quality.
This depends heavily on the company structure, but professional fluency in English is standard for Berlin's international tech hub. For traditional German enterprises, medium-sized businesses, and restructuring projects, native or fluent German language skills are usually mandatory to effectively lead local teams and handle regulatory requirements.
While consultants focus primarily on analysis, strategy formulation, and recommendations, a temporary manager focuses on execution and results. They step directly into the corporate hierarchy, make day-to-day decisions, manage staff, and are fully accountable for the outcomes of their assignment.
Companies must ensure compliance with German labor laws regarding Scheinselbstständigkeit, which translates to false self-employment. To mitigate this risk, the external executive should maintain organizational independence, avoid integration into daily payroll routines, and focus on clearly defined, project-based deliverables.
Most assignments last between several months and a year, depending on the complexity of the transition or project. A freelance interim professional remains in the role until the transition is complete, a permanent successor is onboarded, or the strategic goals of the restructuring phase are fully met.
The average hourly rate for Interim Managers in Berlin is 127 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,018 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Interim Managers in Berlin, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Interim Managers in Berlin have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Berlin are German (98%), English (97%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Berlin are Professional Services (76%), Information Technology (71%), and Retail (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Berlin are Project Management (73%), Strategy (64%), and Operations (51%).
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