External / Interim
Project Manager
When do you need an interim project manager?
An important project is starting and nobody in-house has the time or the experience to lead it? We propose an experienced project manager, up and running quickly, who sees your project through to the end.
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Implementing an HRIS, an ERP or a CRM
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IT migration or system change
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Integration after a merger or an acquisition
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Reorganisation, relocation or merging of sites
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Regulatory compliance, for example the new Swiss data protection act
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A delayed or struggling project that needs to be taken back in hand
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Setting up or reinforcing a PMO to steer several projects
What your project manager takes charge of
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Project scoping: objectives, scope, budget and schedule
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Day-to-day management of the project team and suppliers
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Monitoring risks, costs and deadlines
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Reporting to management and the steering committee
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Change management with the teams involved
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A structured handover to your internal teams at the end of the project
The profiles we propose
Project managers and programme directors who have already led comparable projects, with methods suited to your context. Depending on your situation, we also propose complementary profiles: PMO, Business Analyst, Change Manager, technical experts.
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How an assignment works
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We take the time to understand your project, your constraints and what you expect from the project manager.
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We search our network of more than 1,000 validated experts.
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We introduce a short selection of project managers we know and recommend.
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We check backgrounds and references.
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The Links handles the contractual framework. Your project manager can start as soon as possible.
Why The Links
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Reactivity: deployment possible very quickly.
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Network: more than 1,000 validated experts with verified references.
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Transparency: you pay for the hours actually worked, with no hidden costs.
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HR advisory included with your selection: at no extra cost.
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A wider choice: independent transition managers and consulting firms in a single selection.
Assignment examples
Implementing an HRIS
International services company, around 2,000 employees. Eight-month assignment: choice of the solution with HR management, configuration with the vendor, data migration, user training and go-live on schedule.
Replacing the ERP
Industrial SME, around 250 employees. Twelve-month assignment: steering the ERP project between finance, production and the vendor, testing, switchover without interrupting production.
Integrating an acquired company
Swiss group after an acquisition. Six-month assignment: integration plan, harmonised processes and tools, follow-up of workstreams with each department.
Taking back a struggling project
Project to relocate and merge two sites, several months behind schedule. Four-month assignment: new schedule, coordination of suppliers, move completed on the set date.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can a project manager start?
Very quickly, depending on the situation. In most cases, we introduce a selection of profiles within the week.
How long does an assignment last?
The length of the project: from a few months to more than a year, depending on its scale.
Can the project manager work part-time?
Yes. Depending on the size of the project, the assignment can be full-time or part-time.
How is the assignment billed?
You only pay for the hours actually worked, with no retainer and no hidden costs. The rate is agreed before the start.
What is the contractual framework?
A tripartite framework brings together your company, The Links and the expert or their firm. The Links sets up the contract.
How do you protect confidentiality?
We only share a profile with the expert's agreement, for a specific assignment. Discussions about your situation remain confidential.