An interim manager or interim executive (hereafter known as interim) is a leader hired from outside an organisation via a company like X-PM (x-pm.in). Interims are often domain experts who can implement all manner of projects, manage crises or lead change. They are assigned to lead a specific project, process, change or other transformation in a company. They are responsible for implementing specific objectives within a fixed timeframe but also leadership to appropriate internal teams. When the objectives are met, they leave.