Hire an interim project manager

Projects rarely fail because of one big mistake. Usually it is a sum of things: unclear scope, too many parties, decisions left hanging and nobody watching the whole. An interim project manager brings structure: one person who oversees planning, budget, people and risks and makes sure things get delivered.

For which projects

• Websites and webshops: new builds, migrations (for example to Shopify or WordPress) and integrations
• CRM and marketing automation: implementing for example HubSpot, including data, processes and adoption
• AI projects: from first use case to a working solution in your organisation
• Data and dashboards: tracking, BI and reports that are actually used
• Rebranding and campaigns: many parties, hard deadlines
• Improvement projects: process improvement with lean six sigma and DMAIC
• Tech in the Brainport region: projects at technology companies and their suppliers

What an interim project manager does

• Sharp scope and goal: what is delivered, what is not, and when is it a success?
• Planning and budget: a realistic plan with an honest view of the risks
• Managing parties: internal teams, agencies, developers and suppliers
• Organising decisions: making sure the right people decide on time
• Reporting: clear and short on progress, budget and risks
• Handing over: documentation and ownership properly arranged after delivery

Lean six sigma and process improvement

Do processes need to become more efficient, faster or error-free? Then we bring in project managers and improvement specialists experienced in lean, six sigma and DMAIC. They measure first, find the real cause and then improve, so you don't just fight symptoms.

What to look out for

• Domain knowledge: a project manager who knows the field asks developers and agencies better questions.
• Mandate: agree what the project manager may decide and when to escalate.
• A method that fits the project: agile for development, a tighter approach for fixed deadlines. Ideally someone who knows both.
• Handover: after delivery someone in your organisation must own it.

Frequently asked questions

When do you hire an interim project manager?

When a project is too big or important to do alongside other work, when many parties are involved or when internal expertise is missing.

Do your project managers work agile or with a fixed method?

It depends on the project. We propose someone whose way of working fits your project and organisation.

How quickly can someone start?

Usually within one to two weeks.

More about placement at Brandable

• Recruitment and selection: finding a permanent hire, no cure no pay
• Temporary staff: extra capacity or expertise for a while
• Hiring freelancers: specialists for a defined assignment
• Interim specialists: someone temporarily taking over a role
• Interim marketing manager
• Hire a developer: including tech in the Brainport region
• Recruitment marketing: making sure the right people find you

A project that needs someone at the helm?

Tell us what needs to be delivered and when. We'll propose someone who can lead it.

Get in touch or book a free strategy session.