Delivery Manager Jobs

Discover Delivery Manager jobs for experienced professionals ready to guide complex work from planning through successful delivery. Delivery Managers coordinate people, priorities, schedules, and risks to help organizations meet commitments and achieve measurable outcomes. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including leadership roles across technology, consulting, operations, and other industries.

What Does a Delivery Manager Do?

A Delivery Manager is accountable for organizing and overseeing the delivery of products, services, programs, or client engagements. Typical responsibilities include setting delivery plans, aligning cross-functional teams, tracking milestones and budgets, managing dependencies and risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on software and agile delivery, customer implementations, consulting engagements, or operational programs.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Employers often seek strong project or program leadership, clear communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and the ability to balance competing priorities. Experience with agile or other delivery methods, project planning tools, budgeting, risk management, and relevant industry practices can be valuable. Many senior roles also call for a record of leading teams, improving delivery processes, and translating business goals into practical plans.

Delivery Manager Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation varies based on experience, industry, location, scope, and the size of the organization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000, making it a useful place to explore higher-paying Delivery Manager opportunities. Career paths may lead to senior delivery leadership, program management, portfolio leadership, operations, or executive roles.

Find Delivery Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Delivery Manager openings to compare role requirements, industries, and leadership scope. Use Ladders to find professional opportunities that align with your experience and career goals, and review each listing for details on compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.

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$118K - $177K *

Lead the charge in delivering semiconductor and firmware engineering programs, overseeing client engagement, operational excellence, and team development while driving business growth and continuous i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Oversee multiple projects and drive a comprehensive transformation program, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams while managing risks and progress updates through dashboards...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock success by managing strategic deployments and driving user adoption at every level. Collaborate across teams, simplify technical concepts, and ensure clients maximize value through effective en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to drive execution and delivery of critical IT services for a major defense program. Oversee complex projects, integrate technical efforts, and ensure alignment with mission priorities while f...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine service delivery by leading and managing dynamic teams, ensuring excellence in IT service management while driving improvements, overseeing change, and fostering strong customer relationship...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $155K *

Champion service excellence by leading delivery teams, managing change, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Drive performance improvements and strategic initiatives while fostering strong relationship...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $220K *

Transform operations by leading IT service delivery teams, driving strategic growth, and implementing automation. Leverage your extensive experience to enhance quality and efficiency in a dynamic, hig...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of customer delivery by ensuring compliance with contracts, fostering collaboration across teams, and driving accountability for timely execution of obligations. Be the key liaison be...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping cloud delivery excellence by orchestrating multiple projects, mentoring top talent, and ensuring strategic client engagement for this dynamic leadership role. Drive effectiv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale technology delivery for banking clients. Drive end-to-end project execution, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure operational excellence while fostering st...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $136K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex enterprise data initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment across teams. Your role will involve planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, driving succ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $266K *

Transform service delivery operations by optimizing performance, managing resources, and driving continuous improvement. Lead teams to achieve profitability while enhancing client relationships and en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $266K *

Drive operational excellence by leading service delivery teams, optimizing performance, and enhancing client relationships. Ensure effective management of resources and processes to achieve profitabil...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $266K *

Lead the charge in optimizing service delivery operations, ensuring performance excellence and profitability. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and drive continuous improvement ac...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing service delivery operations, driving performance improvements, and enhancing client relationships. Lead a diverse team to achieve operational excellence and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Advance your career by leading service delivery operations, optimizing performance, and managing teams to achieve profitability and client satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement and foster strong...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Manage and optimize service delivery operations, ensuring performance excellence and profitability. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and drive continuous improvement across multi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $266K *

Advance operational excellence by leading service delivery teams, optimizing performance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple projects while ensuring client satisfaction and profitabili...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Lead the charge in optimizing service delivery operations, ensuring performance excellence and profitability. Drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and enhance client relationships while ove...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $245K *

Manage delivery operations across multiple service lines, ensuring optimal performance and profitability. Drive continuous improvement, oversee team performance, and align client objectives with servi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $266K *

Drive operational excellence by managing service delivery across multiple teams, optimizing performance, and ensuring client satisfaction. Lead initiatives for continuous improvement while overseeing...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $209K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional business value through innovative Front Office Applications. Oversee a diverse team, manage a substantial budget, and ensure quality, schedule, and budget com...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$129K - $209K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality Front Office Applications by managing diverse teams, ensuring budget adherence, and driving innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across multipl...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$129K - $209K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of delivery management, leading diverse teams to ensure high-quality, timely, and budget-conscious delivery of innovative Front Office Applications within a comple...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Delivery Manager do?question toggle

    A Delivery Manager plans and oversees the delivery of projects, services, products, or client engagements. The role typically involves coordinating teams, managing schedules and risks, tracking progress, and keeping stakeholders aligned.

  • What qualifications are common for Delivery Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value experience leading projects or programs, strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, and familiarity with delivery methods such as agile. Some roles also require industry-specific expertise, budget ownership, or experience managing teams.

  • How much do Delivery Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as seniority, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Delivery Manager opportunities.

  • Where can Delivery Managers work?question toggle

    Delivery Managers work across industries, including technology, consulting, financial services, healthcare, and operations. Their responsibilities may center on software delivery, customer implementations, programs, or service operations.

  • What roles can follow a Delivery Manager position?question toggle

    Experienced Delivery Managers may advance into senior delivery leadership, program or portfolio management, operations leadership, or executive positions, depending on their background and organization.