Interim CIO I Zoom Position

The role of an interim CIO, or interim IT manager, is essential to support companies during periods of digital transformation, restructuring or crisis management. They can also play a key role in bridge interim management, rapidly taking over the management of an information systems department to replace an absent CIO, maintain continuity of operations and lead critical projects.

At MANAGERIM, our interim CIOs manage and support multi-disciplinary teams, lead complex digital transformation projects, and provide rapid, sustainable solutions in demanding environments.

The key role of an interim CIO

As the strategic and operational leader of the company's information systems, the Interim CIO is involved in :

• Provide relay management and assume responsibility for a critical function, guaranteeing the continuity of IT operations (at the level of a department/business line, site, subsidiary, country, region or group)
   
• Manage multi-disciplinary IT teams (production, infrastructure, architects, outsourcing, service delivery manager, BI, digital, PMO, cybersecurity...)
   
• Lead digital transformation projects, such as ERP implementation, cloud migration or business process digitization
   
• Reinforce IT security in the face of growing threats (cybersecurity, RGPD compliance...)
   
• Optimize IT costs by rationalizing resources and contracts
   
• Support executive management, business teams and stakeholders in addressing their needs and successfully implementing technological or organizational transformations or changes

The qualities of our interim CIO Managers

MANAGERIM interim CIOs stand out for:

• Solid experience in information systems, covering build & run aspects
   
• Proven leadership and the ability to see the big picture with a clear strategic vision
   
• Expertise in change management and digital transformation, to mobilize teams around strategic projects
   
• Budget management skills to optimize financial resources
   
• Knowledge of IT project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Prince2, ITIL, etc.)
   
• In-depth knowledge of software packages and ERPs: SAP, SAP HANA, SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, Salesforce, Sage, Cegid...
   
• Knowledge of a wide range of IT technologies and applications: infrastructure, telecoms, ToIP, RPA, IoT, process digitization, cybersecurity...
   
• An extensive experience of IT partners, including software editors, integrators, service providers and consulting firms
   
• Knowledge of standards and best practices (ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, etc.)

Examples of assignments carried out by our interim CIOs

1. Relay management to ensure continuity of operations
   • Sector: aeronautics
   • Mission: replace a CIO on short notice (following a reorganization) to manage IT teams, maintain performance of critical systems, and oversee a strategic cloud migration project.
   • Context: sudden vacancy of CIO position in a context of high operational pressure
   • Result: continuity ensured without interruption, successful cloud migration and mobilization of teams around strategic priorities
      
2. Digital transformation and ERP deployment
   • Sector: consumer goods
   • Mission: implement SAP S/4HANA ERP across several subsidiaries, including standardization of business processes and team training.
   • Context: need to improve visibility and performance of international operations
   • Result: successful implementation, harmonization of processes and improved productivity
      
3. IT carve-out
   • Sector: insurance
   • Mission: split IT systems as part of the sale of a subsidiary, create an independent IT infrastructure, migrate data and set up a secure, operational environment
   • Context: need to decouple existing systems to meet confidentiality and business continuity requirements linked to the sale of the subsidiary
   • Result: successful separation on schedule, creation of an autonomous IT infrastructure, and uninterrupted critical operations for teams and customers
      
4. Optimization of IT costs and rationalization of infrastructures
   • Sector: retail
   • Mission: assessment of IT expenditure, rationalization of suppliers, and review of outsourcing contracts
   • Context: restructuring initiated to reduce operational costs
   • Result: 20% cost reduction and improved performance of existing infrastructures
      
5. Strengthening cybersecurity and RGPD compliance
   • Sector: pharmaceutical industry
   • Mission: audit of vulnerabilities, implementation of advanced cybersecurity solutions, and adaptation of IT processes for RGPD compliance
   • Context: company faced with a growing threat of cyberattacks and increased regulatory pressure
   • Result: critical data secured, RGPD certification obtained and trust restored with stakeholders

Why select a MANAGERIM interim CIO?

• Industry and technology expertise: our CIOs are experts in a wide range of industries, ERP systems and technologies
   
• Leadership and change management: the ability to mobilize IT and business teams to achieve strategic objectives and successfully manage complex transformations
   
• Results orientation
   
• Adaptability and flexibility: our managers adapt to specific contexts and organizational challenges

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