Job Title : Interim Engineering Manager (Remote, Germany-based Client)
Location : Remote (Germany-based working hours)
Contract Type : Freelance / Interim
Duration : 6 to 12 months rolling
About the Role
We are supporting a consulting client in Germany looking for an experienced Interim Engineering Manager to lead and scale a newly forming engineering team.
This is a fully remote role with a strong emphasis on people leadership, client communication, and team scaling — ideal for someone with a solid technical foundation and current experience working in small to medium-sized consulting environments.
Responsibilities
* Build and manage a cross-functional team of Backend, Frontend, Mobile, and QA engineers
* Own the recruitment process including interviews, selection, and onboarding
* Serve as the primary technical and delivery interface with the end client
* Collaborate with technical leads to shape architecture and delivery roadmaps
Requirements
* Proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Team Lead, particularly within consulting environments
* Recent experience working for small to medium-sized consulting companies
* Active consulting background with direct client engagement
* Strong technical foundation (software development, architecture, or DevOps)
* Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
* Comfortable working fully remote and managing distributed teams
* Fluent in English; German is a plus
Preferred Skills
* Hands-on experience with modern web / backend / mobile technologies
* Familiarity with agile delivery, consulting best practices, and client-facing delivery models
* Experience leading teams in greenfield or startup-style environments
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