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Interim CIO / IT Manager
Leadership that turns technology into results
Large network of CIOs and IT Managers across Sweden, Denmark and Germany
Interim Company of the Year in Sweden 2023/2024
Always high quality and fast processes
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Are you looking for an interim CIO?
An interim CIO can see opportunities and develop businesses using effective technological solutions. Based on the business, they can develop IT strategies and improve processes. Many assignments require experience in digitizing in complex environments and driving large-scale change. This requires deep technical knowledge combined with strong leadership skills. At Brightmill, we have a large pool of business-driven CIOs and IT managers with a deep understanding of the complexities of IT. We have also placed many interim managers within IT.
We work with both large and small customers. In most sectors.
How we find the right consultant
In order to find the right interim IT manager, we need to create a common view of needs and requirements early in the process. We do this by working with the customer to develop a requirements profile for the specific assignment. Our proprietary profiling tool helps us to clearly define and weight competences for the role in question. At Brightmill, we have a recruitment process with a number of mandatory steps. We also have a solid system support designed to support recruiters and ensure quality throughout the process.
At Brightmill, we work with search as a method to find suitable candidates for our assignments. Brightmill’s customer partnerships are characterized by professionalism and speed. At least that’s the feedback we get from our customers on Trustpilot when we ask them to evaluate how the collaboration with Brightmill has worked. With more than a decade in the business, we know our interim market well. We can guarantee that we will find the perfect consultant every time.
Qualified candidate network
At Brightmill, we are proud of the country-wide network of senior interim managers we have built. Our candidates are selected because their competence and experience are a good match for our interim assignments and our geographical coverage is very good. The starting point for interim placements is often the need to move quickly.
We usually say that we can have a consultant on site with a client within two weeks. We often present the first candidates within 48 hours. Our candidate network is an important explanation, especially as we keep ourselves regularly informed of their availability. This allows us to know when they might be available for new assignments or when they are busy elsewhere. In this way, we will be efficient in our selection of who we contact. It helps us to maintain pace and quality.
Why Brightmill?
We are specialists in interim management
A recognized provider that attracts the very best candidates.
One of the Nordics’ largest and most experienced interim firms
Your guarantee for secure and spot-on delivery.
Quality at every step
Our clients rate us 4,8 out of 5 on Trustpilot.
Streamlined from start to finish
Our business-oriented recruiters manage the entire process, from requirements profile to completed interim assignment.
Fast and spot-on
Thanks to advanced digitalization and AI, we deliver with both speed and uncompromising quality.
Our promise to you
Our focus is to help you quickly and efficiently find the right interim consultant to meet your needs. When you engage Brightmill, you get a consulting specialist with well-established work processes and routines for communication and follow-up. With over ten years of experience, we are one of the leading interim agencies in the Nordics.
We know the interim market like the back of our hand. Our working methods are modern and efficient, and our solid quality work means that we know what our customers need and want. But we are not satisfied with that. Our ambition is to exceed your expectations.
Verified
Our work process
An overall needs analysis is carried out at the first contact. Thanks to our long experience and experienced executive recruiters, we can quickly understand the needs and advise on any questions or concerns.
Based on the needs analysis, we create, preferably together with the customer in real time, a requirements profile that defines requirements for skills and experience. The requirements profile then forms the basis for the continued process through dialogue with candidates, candidate presentations, reference taking and follow-up during the interim assignment.
Interim recruitment has to be fast. The secret is to have a large network of candidates with up-to-date information on their skills and availability. We have that at Brightmill. To find the best candidates, we always rely on our own network of carefully selected candidates across Sweden, Denmark and Germany. We work quickly and efficiently thanks to our proprietary system support that makes us spot-on and time-efficient.
In order to make the selection process as efficient as possible, we use our digital profile tool to compare candidates' competences with the requirements profile. This allows us to ensure the objectivity of the selection and that the candidates contacted have a relevant profile.
At Brightmill, we work exclusively with competence-based recruitment. The responsible executive recruiter interviews the candidates and prepares a clear candidate profile to complement the candidate's CV. Brightmill presents the most interesting candidates to the client.
The client interviews selected candidates and selects their final candidate.
Background checks are carried out on all candidates we present. Reference checks are carried out by Brightmill on the final candidate. It is also based on the requirements profile and supplemented by a series of generic questions that are compiled in writing in an easy-to-understand format.
Contracts are signed digitally with the client and then with the consultant. Brightmill also provides assistance with start-up and onboarding.
Increased value with the right interim manager
Historically, a management consultant has been brought in when there has been a need to develop the business. At a high cost, it has brought in specialist expertise in a particular area and thus been able to boost its business. Even an interim solution can be a quick and efficient way to level up the competence in an organization.
By bringing in a qualified interim consultant, you can quickly get an experienced interim manager or specialist who can take on a line assignment but also work on specific projects. With seniority, expertise and industry experience, an interim consultant often has a good understanding of the challenges faced by a particular type of organization. This, combined with experience in how they can be best managed, means that an interim consultant can contribute both knowledge development and value creation.
Make an inquiry
Need help finding the right interim consultant quickly? We are specialists in interim management and have over ten years in the business.
Call us on +46 10 10 10 150 or make an inquiry here and we will contact you within 2 hours (during office hours). All information you provide to us is treated confidentially.
FAQ about
Interim CIO / IT Manager
Short answer: Drives the IT strategy and links it to the company’s business objectives.
A CIO focuses on:
– Developing and implementing IT strategy.
– Driving digital transformation and business development.
– Identifying new technological opportunities that strengthen competitiveness.
The difference with an interim CIO is that the CIO is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations and stability of the IT function.
Short answer: When the organization needs strategic IT leadership.
Common situations:
– When there is a vacancy in the management team.
– When developing a new IT strategy.
– During mergers, acquisitions or expansion.
– To drive major digitalization projects.
If the need is mainly for operations and stability, an interim CIO is often hired instead.
Short answer: Adds strategic perspective and experience.
Example of value:
– Connects IT and business strategy.
– Provides objective insights to develop the IT function.
– Drives innovation and change.
An interim CIO contributes more with operational stability, continuity and technical security.
Short answer: Often in place within 1-3 weeks and usually for 6-12 months.
The length is adapted to the scope of the project, the needs of the organization and the handover. interim CIOs often follow the same timelines, but their assignments are more focused on reliability and operational management.
Short answer: An interim CIO or IT manager strengthens the contribution of the IT function to the business.
– Leads IT strategy and links it to business objectives.
– Ensures stable operations and infrastructure.
– Drives digitalization and system changes.
– Contributes new perspectives for innovation and efficiency.
Short answer: Fees are based on experience and the complexity of the assignment.
Organization:
– Clear objectives and mandate.
– Deliverables and milestones are defined.
– Regular follow-up by management or board.
For more operational needs, an interim IT manager may be a more cost-effective option.
– The assignment ends with a structured handover to ensure continuity.
Short answer: Increased business value and stronger IT governance.
Example:
– Completed digitalization initiatives.
– Shorter time to delivery of IT projects.
– Improved use of the IT budget.
– Reduced security risks.
An interim CTO is often measured on availability, system stability and cost control in operations.
