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Digital delivery manager

Alternative titles for this job include Digital service delivery manager

Digital delivery managers lead project teams that create digital products and services to meet client needs.

Average salary (a year)

£35,000 Starter

to

£75,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

37 to 42

You could work

evenings occasionally

How to become

Explore the different ways to get into this role.

How to become

You can get into this job through:

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role

University

You could do a degree or postgraduate course in a subject like:

  • computing
  • information systems
  • software development
  • systems engineering
  • business management

You could take a postgraduate course in project management. This would teach you important skills needed to be a delivery manager.

Choosing a course that includes an internship or industry work placement could give you an advantage when looking for jobs.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
  • a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

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Apprenticeship

You could apply to do an apprenticeship. These include:

  • Digital Product Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
  • Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
  • Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship

These take between 2 and 4 years to complete and combine work-based training with study.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

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Work

You can start in a junior project management or customer experience management role and move into digital delivery through on-the-job training and promotion.

Most employers will expect you to have experience of:

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Career tips

Digital products can be anything from websites, chatbots and apps to online payment systems and booking forms.

Professional and industry bodies

You can join a professional body, such as:

This can give you professional recognition, training opportunities and the chance to meet others working in similar roles.

Further information

You can find out more about careers in the digital industry from techskills and The Chartered Institute for IT.

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
  • customer service skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • maths knowledge
  • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As a digital delivery manager, you could:

  • deliver products and services on time and within budget
  • work closely with product owners to create a delivery plan and set targets
  • bring together technical and non-technical staff
  • monitor progress, using feedback and data to continually improve development stages
  • identify problems blocking progress and fix them
  • motivate your delivery team and manage their workload
  • build strong relationships with stakeholders and senior managers

Working environment

You could work in an office or from home.

Career path and progression

Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities.

Career path and progression

With experience, you could become a senior delivery manager responsible for the development of several products or services.

You could also become self-employed or work as a freelance consultant, for instance as an agile project management coach.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

IT Degree Apprentice

  • Wage: £17,500 a year Annually
  • Location: HARWOOD ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON

Degree Level Digital Solutions Apprentice (Software Engineering Pathway)

  • Wage: £22,500 a year Annually
  • Location: West Way, Minns Business Park, Oxford
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Courses In England

Project Management Level 5 Certificate CMI

  • Provider: NEW CITY COLLEGE
  • Start date: 02 October 2026
  • Location: HACKNEY

CMI Level 3 Award in Project Management

  • Provider: RICHMOND AND HILLCROFT ADULT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • Start date: 28 April 2027
  • Location: Not known
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