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To find an interim manager

The right manager.

There are management positions which only have to be filled for a limited time. If managers cease to be available, are only available at a later time or do not have the necessary skills for a temporary task in the company, then interim management offers a swift and efficient solution.

If companies are looking for an interim manager, then time is generally tight. A quick solution has to be found to ensure that the company continues to operate smoothly and to satisfy the shareholders. The challenge here for the specific job to be done is to find a suitable manager with the right management experience and with experience in the right sector. For a successful search it is critical to have a precise requirements profile. And, apart from the technical qualifications of the interim manager, on the relationships front, the so-called "chemistry" must also work well between the client and the contractor.

Looking for DDIM interim managers

The database of DDIM members is very helpful when looking for well qualified and suitable interim managers. All members agree to abide by the quality standards, the code of honour and the articles of the DDIM.

The search function allows you to look through the database of members.

Search via employment agencies

Companies also find systematic support from employment agencies, so-called providers, who can supply interim managers on the basis of commission.

Interim providers are professional agents who can recommend and provide access to available interim managers from their extensive pool. For their extensive consulting, selection and agency services, the employment agencies receive commission.

As the search process begins, the providers explain the conditions for their services and, together with their client, define the task to be performed, the duration of the project and the precise requirements profile. On this basis, agents then select suitable candidates from their pool and check their availability. The company looking for an interim manager then receives an offer from which a suitable manager can be chosen.

Generally there are two types of contract -

• In addition to finding the right person, the provider also offers project management and support for the selected interim manager. (the usual case)


• The interim manager agrees a contract directly with the customer and takes sole responsibility for carrying it out. The provider receives a single payment.

In this case the provider takes full responsibility for the contract. The agent then agrees a contract with the selected interim manager for each individual job.