Interim & Fractional Search
Where Priority Meets Top Talent
PMG’s dedicated Interim & Fractional Search team delivers best-in-service recruiting with an industry leading satisfaction guarantee. With exclusively partnering with our firm, our dedicated team prioritizes your search for the best candidates.
While many agencies require a full retainer payment upfront, PMG believes performance should be earned. Therefore, PMG provides this level of service dedication on a partial-retainer basis where the balance is not due until candidate acceptance. We trust that you will be satisfied with our delivery.
Why Interim & Fractional Search?
For nearly 20 years the PMG team has taken pride in building an extensive network of accomplished candidates across numerous industries and locations. Our seasoned recruiters are well-connected with a thorough understanding of the market and forward-looking trends. We can help you locate the best candidates much faster than traditional reactive recruiting techniques.
And as you have experienced, today’s candidate supply & demand has changed tremendously post pandemic and you cannot afford to lose a 5-star candidate to your competition. PMG’s Interim & Fractional model provides a fully dedicated team to ensure timeliness and to maximize your ROI while providing an industry leading guarantee. Our team’s proactive and collaborative approach goes beyond expectations to ensure each candidate has the skills, accomplishments, and experience.
There is nothing more rewarding than shared success. You can rest assured you have selected a trusted partner to deliver a stress-free search.
PMG is one of the nation’s leading boutique Search and Interim Resources firms, and a recognized leader in identifying and providing access to top talent since for two decades.
Our client base is industry agnostic and ranges from start-ups and emerging middle-market to Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms. PMG has decades of Professional Search and Professional Recruiting experience across a variety of specialized practices and industries. We also have significant expertise helping companies augment their teams through our Interim & Fractional Staffing Division, as well as through the work our Finance, Accounting and HR Interim Resource Division does to help businesses effectively manage change.
Understanding Fractional Search
What is Interim & Fractional search?
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The Interim & Fractional Search Model
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The interim & fractional search model is best used when organizations need to fill specialized, time-sensitive, or strategic leadership roles on a short- to mid-term basis, typically at the Director to C-Level. In this flexible and solutions-focused model, companies partner with a search firm that specializes in identifying executive-level talent available for interim or fractional engagements—either to fill a sudden leadership gap, support business transformation, or lend specialized expertise during a critical period.
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Rather than engaging in a long-term permanent hire, interim & fractional search focuses on speed, precision, and immediate impact. Candidates are often seasoned professionals with a history of stepping into executive roles quickly and effectively, often while the organization conducts a full-time executive search or navigates change.
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A typical interim or fractional placement can be made in as little as 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the urgency, position level, industry, and complexity of the engagement. These professionals are often ready to step in quickly and begin delivering results within days of being onboarded.
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The Benefits of Using PMG’s Interim & Fractional Search Model:
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Speed to Impact: PMG leverages a curated network of highly experienced executive talent who are immediately available for fractional leadership or interim roles. These individuals are often former executives with deep domain expertise, capable of driving outcomes from day one.
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Targeted Talent Matching: PMG’s expert recruiters tap into our proprietary database, referral networks, and market insights to match the right interim leader to your organization’s unique challenges—whether it’s stabilizing a department, leading a transformation, or covering during an executive leave.
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Dedicated Search Support: A dedicated PMG search team is assigned to your engagement. This team provides weekly or bi-weekly status updates, ensuring alignment on expectations, timeline, and deliverables. Our agile process is designed for responsiveness and transparency
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Thorough Vetting Process: Although the engagements are shorter-term, PMG applies a rigorous vetting process to ensure the professionals we place align culturally, strategically, and operationally with your organization. We assess not only qualifications but the leader's ability to thrive in interim or fractional roles.
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Strategic Partnership: PMG acts as an extension of your internal HR or talent acquisition team, representing your organization’s brand with professionalism. Our team handles the end-to-end search process—from candidate identification and outreach to contract negotiations and onboarding logistics.
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When Should You Use Interim & Fractional Search?
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You should consider using PMG’s interim & fractional search services when:
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You face a sudden leadership gap due to resignation, medical leave, or termination.
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You need executive-level support during a transformation, acquisition, or restructuring.
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You require specialized expertise for a short-term project or operational turnaround.
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You are not ready to commit to a permanent hire but need leadership capacity immediately.
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You want to test the fit of a potential long-term executive through a trial engagement.
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PMG’s Interim & Fractional Search Terms:
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PMG provides flexible engagement structures based on your needs, with pricing that reflects the length, complexity, and seniority level of the engagement. Interim executives are typically compensated on a daily or monthly rate, while fractional leaders may be engaged on a part-time basis (e.g., 1–3 days per week).
Our model includes:
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A quick turnaround in candidate presentation and onboarding.
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A custom scope of work and performance expectations aligned to your goals.
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Ongoing check-ins to ensure continued alignment and successful outcomes.
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PMG stands behind every placement with a satisfaction guarantee, and many of our interim and fractional executives are later converted into full-time leaders—after proving their value in a real-world setting.
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Final Thoughts
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Whether you're navigating a leadership transition or need targeted executive expertise without the long-term commitment, PMG’s interim & fractional search model delivers the flexibility, speed, and strategic alignment your business requires.
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