Interim Managers in Munich
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Roland C.
Last position:
Founder, Agents in Everyday Business at CXO AI OS
CXO AI OS is an agent system made up of six building blocks. Instead of using AI as a chat window, it creates a system that knows a company's context, makes decisions according to its rules and acts on its behalf.
- For mid-sized companies: guided sprint followed by operation for a team, department or prioritized cluster, based on an AI assessment
- For self-employed people: program in which participants build their own agent system
- Sequence in the company: assessment, prioritization, sprint, operation
- Implementation in Claude Cowork or ChatGPT Work, without programming
- Architecture: Chief of Staff, Goals, Advisors, Agents, Context, Catalog
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
Andreas T.
Last position:
Transformation Consultant at Bank-regulated environment (NDA)
Subproject Lead – Nearshoring Transformation
Project context: Support of a transformation program for relocating operational services to an international nearshore model
- Subproject lead
- Assessment of existing organizational and operating models
- Conducting GAP analyses
- Development of a sourcing readiness model
- Coordination of various departments
- Management of external partners
- Documentation of organizational changes
- Monitoring of the service provider / nearshoring partner
Martin R.
Last position:
Fractional CIO - IT Carve-out & Post-Merger Integration at XTRONIC GmbH & iinovis GmbH (Accursia Capital)
Carve-out and post-merger integration of two automotive engineering companies under Accursia Capital, 6 locations in Germany and Spain, 250+ employees after the carve-out. Reporting directly to the investor, with overall IT responsibility for both companies.
- Consolidation of the ERP landscape into one instance (replacement of SAP legacy)
- TISAX certification
- M365, identity and data center migration
- Replacement of end-of-life infrastructure
- Weekly investor reporting
Results:
- Critical infrastructure risk eliminated, backup and platform stabilized
- One IT organization established for both companies
- Weekly investor reporting successfully established
Christoph H.
Last position:
Project Manager & Test Manager at Cyber Security
SAP S/4HANA upgrade from Release 2021 to 2025 and FI/CO transformation as part of a new TOM. Four streams and two SAP service providers; management during ongoing operations.
Overall responsibility for time, quality and budget as well as cross-stream coordination of the four streams
Coordination of process streams, business functions and SAP service providers
Establishment and management of governance, planning, risks, dependencies, resources and escalations
Provider management, regular management reporting, and preparation and execution of project and Steering Committee meetings
Responsibility as Test Manager for test strategy, test planning, UAT, defect management and acceptance
Result: Successful preparation for Go-live on 28.09.2026 during ongoing operations; quality and the planned absence of production interruptions ensured. Project governance established and positive feedback from management and stakeholders.
Peer W.
Last position:
Co-Founder at shopconsulting.ai
Set up backend assistants, prompt engineering, customer communication, growth strategy
Successful implementation of AI shopping assistants e.g. Thalgo.de
Diana G.
Last position:
Interim IT-Controller at Leipziger Stadtwerke
- Development controlling systems:
- Validate various Business Cases
- Develop organization, task description, processes and systems of the controlling system to improve activities
- Harmonize ERP software within the Group (IT-Procurement – Plan data – controlling – reports)
- Budget Master data and Planning:
- Set-up phase oriented project planning
- Monitor and validate projects: OPEX and CAPEX due to laws and concern dependency rules
- Validate regulatoric calculations
- PMO assistance activities
- presentations and reports Tools: SAP 4/HANA; SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC): SAP FI/CO; SAP MM; SAP PPM; BOARD; TABLEAU; MS Office 365;
Holger K.
Last position:
Systemic Business Coach (SBC)® at Holger Kiefer
- Focus areas: location analysis and career planning, support during change processes or conflict situations, stress management and work-life balance
Ralf R.
Last position:
Program & Campaign Management at PAYBACK GmbH
- Project management in the area of “Campaign, Offer and Performance Management Classic” for PAYBACK partners from the retail, FMCG and financial services sectors
- Campaign planning, development and implementation of offer-specific concepts and measures for the channels newsletter, digital advertising (web and app), stand-alone mailings and the print mailing “PAYBACK Punkteübersicht”
- Coordination with PAYBACK program partners (including American Express, Netto, EDEKA, Marktkauf & Trinkgut), PAYBACK departments and agencies
- Documentation of tasks and processes as well as onboarding of future job holders
Birgit R.
Last position:
Top Management Consultant / Interim Manager at Technology company focused on digital solutions for the financial sector
- Strategic advice to the management team during a growth phase
- Professionalization and structuring of internal and external communications
- Implementation of an integrated communications concept within less than six months
- CEO positioning, interviews, and sparring with top executives, as well as employer branding initiatives
- Reporting to the CEO
Thomas L.
Last position:
Interim Finance Director - CFO Office, Liquidity & Performance Steering at PE-Owned Portfolio Company
Selected Mandate - PE-Owned Portfolio Company
CFO Office execution mandate with Transformation CFO scope after CFO transition. Reporting directly to the combined CEO/CFO role, with one individual holding both CEO and statutory CFO responsibility.
- Managing liquidity forecasting, cash management and short-term cash visibility; preparing investor and lender reporting.
- Stabilizing finance operations, reporting cadence and finance interfaces across HQ and subsidiaries.
- Providing extended finance leadership, people leadership and hiring support for the finance function.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, FP&A cadence and management reporting.
- Restoring finance cadence across liquidity, reporting, stakeholder communication and management decision support.
- Leading performance recovery support for a US subsidiary.
Markus H.
Last position:
Interim Manager Finance at Int. Konzern
Philipp S.
Last position:
Self-employed consultant at Schlegtendal solutions
- Business analyst/ project manager/ trainer/ entrepreneur
- Consulting companies in the areas of business analysis, process management, agile project management and organizational development.
- Management of digitalization and transformation projects (LichtBlick SE, E.ON, Co.met, Stromnetz Hamburg)
- Introduction of agile ways of working and development of efficient process and PMO structures
- Successful implementation of a product launch (Idea-to-Market, > 100 Epics over 3 years)
- Creation of requirements specifications, process models and IT concepts
- Coaching and training of specialists and managers (Jira/Confluence, purchasing)
- Development of my own product “TriggaBuddy” – concept, CAD design, 3D printing, utility model
- Consulting assignments: E.ON, LichtBlick SE, Co.Met, Stromnetz Hamburg GmbH
Thomas L.
Last position:
Interim Plant Manager and Head of Task Force at Central Lubrication Systems Company
- Analysis of planning processes and management system
- Observation and evaluation of managers
- Derivation and implementation of personnel measures
- Interim production management
- Establishment of proactive production planning processes
- Implementation of a management operating system from the shop floor to the management team
- Reports and structured meetings
- Interim Production Manager and Head of a task force
- Repeatable throughput increased by 10%
Kathrin K.
Last position:
Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
- External support with filling positions in procurement (approx. 32 open positions in strategic and operational procurement)
- Conducting interviews and qualifying candidates
- Advising HR Business Partners and specialist departments on employment law topics
- Preparing works council consultations and offers under the IG Metall collective agreement
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Interim Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.8 years (Germany: 3.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
12 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
88% (Germany: 85%)
Master's degree or higher
59% (Germany: 53%)
Doctorate
8% (Germany: 9%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role in Munich are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Interim Managers in Munich
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 26 Oct 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.
- Professional Services (78%)
- Information Technology (66%)
- Manufacturing (58%)
- Automotive (55%)
- Retail (39%)
- Banking and Finance (37%)
- Energy (36%)
- Healthcare (34%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
When to hire
Companies bring in an interim manager when speed matters and the work cannot wait for a long hiring process. Common reasons include a vacant leadership role, a change project that is losing momentum, a turnaround, a merger integration, or a team that needs clear direction fast. In Munich, this often comes up in industrial firms, tech companies, scale-ups, and international groups with local operations.
What they do
A strong interim manager takes charge from day one and focuses on the result, not on settling in. Typical work includes:
- stabilizing a team or business unit
- leading transformation or restructuring work
- improving processes, governance, and delivery
- managing stakeholders across departments and locations
- handing over a clear setup for the next permanent leader
Core strengths
The best interim managers combine leadership with calm judgment. They need to read a situation fast, define priorities, and make decisions under pressure. They also need strong communication skills, because they often work with management, works councils, finance, operations, and external partners at the same time.
Relevant background
Many clients search for an interim manager, interim executive, temporary manager, or turnaround manager when they need an experienced operator rather than a consultant. Depending on the assignment, the profile may come from operations, finance, sales, HR, supply chain, or program management. The key is not the title alone, but the ability to take responsibility and deliver in an uncertain setup.
Typical deliverables
Freelance interim leaders are usually hired for clear, practical outcomes. That can mean a stabilization plan, a reporting structure, a new operating model, a crisis response, or a clean transition to permanent leadership. They are expected to work hands-on, coordinate people, and leave behind a setup that still works after they are gone.
What good looks like
A strong interim manager does not wait for perfect conditions. They ask the right questions, separate symptoms from root causes, and focus on what will move the business forward now. In Munich, good candidates also know how to work with international stakeholders, switch between German and English when needed, and fit into established company cultures without creating friction.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Interim Managers — answered in short.
A interim manager steps into a live business situation and takes direct responsibility for outcomes. That can mean leading a department, stabilizing operations, running a transformation, or covering a gap while a permanent hire is being found. The role is hands-on and decision-oriented, not advisory only.
A temporary manager is often the better choice when the need is urgent, the scope is unclear, or the assignment has a built-in end point. Companies use this model when they need senior leadership quickly without committing to a long recruitment cycle. It also works well when a business wants to test a change direction before locking in a permanent structure.
An interim executive owns the work and the result, while a consultant usually advises from the outside. Interim leaders make decisions, manage people, and keep the operation running. Consultants may support the assignment, but they do not replace the need for accountable leadership.
Look for fast assessment, clear communication, and the ability to lead through change. A strong interim manager should understand process, people, and stakeholder management, and be comfortable with incomplete information. Industry knowledge helps, but the real test is whether the person can take control and create momentum quickly.
Searchers often use terms like interim manager, interim executive, temporary manager, or turnaround manager for similar assignments. The exact title matters less than the mandate, the seniority, and the type of problem to solve. In some cases, a company may also look for a change manager or operations lead if the scope is narrower.
Yes, many assignments can be handled partly or fully remote, especially for reporting, planning, and coordination work. Still, an interim manager often needs on-site time at the start, during critical meetings, or when working closely with teams in the Munich office. The best setup depends on the level of stakeholder contact and the urgency of the assignment.
Focus on track record, not only on CV wording. A good interim manager can explain similar situations they have handled, the decisions they made, and the result they achieved. Also check how they enter a new team, how they handle conflict, and whether they can summarize a plan in a few clear steps.
Freelancers should expect a fast start, visible responsibility, and close work with local leadership teams. In Munich, many clients are used to structured communication and may expect both German and English depending on the company setup. Good assignments are clear about mandate, access to decision makers, and the handover at the end.
The average hourly rate for Interim Managers in Munich is 130 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,038 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Interim Managers in Munich, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 59% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Interim Managers in Munich have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Munich are German (100%), English (97%), and French (35%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Munich are Professional Services (78%), Information Technology (66%), and Manufacturing (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Interim Managers in Munich are Project Management (81%), Strategy (68%), and Information Technology (61%).
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