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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$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

$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

$130K - $165K *

Lead cross-functional project delivery, ensuring alignment on scope, budget, and quality. Drive collaboration across teams, manage risks, and maintain client relationships to achieve successful outcom...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of innovative healthcare solutions, managing teams and projects from design to deployment. Ensure adherence to stakeholder goals while fostering collaboration and optimizing performa...

Cary, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer experiences through strategic oversight and collaboration across teams, ensuring operational excellence and strong client outcomes in a dynamic envir...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of projects and technology initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes that align with business ob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving product delivery excellence across teams. You'll ensure timely resolution of client requests and bugs, coordinating efforts between Product, Engineering, and Customer Ex...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $137K *

Drive client success by managing service delivery and support engagements, ensuring satisfaction and adherence to service level agreements while fostering strong relationships and optimizing operation...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading the delivery of innovative solutions for retail clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality project execution that drives customer...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of project management by leading high-stakes engagements, driving AI adoption, and ensuring quality deliverables in a dynamic, remote-compatible environment. Collaborate with diverse...

San Jose, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $94K *

Manage client relationships and contracts, ensuring alignment with technical standards. Foster cross-departmental collaboration and oversee service delivery, driving customer satisfaction and retentio...

British Columbia, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $160K *

Transform customer relationships by managing strategic accounts, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance service delivery, and advocating for product improvements while ensuring operational efficie...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Innovate with us as you lead technical delivery for enterprise data integration and migration projects, focusing on Higher Education and Salesforce ecosystems. Drive solution architecture, manage team...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of product delivery by leading a high-performing team, managing P&L, and ensuring quality execution across enterprise SaaS implementations while mitigating risks and enhancing clie...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of patient services by ensuring timely delivery of features and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency in a compliance-heavy environment, driving inn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $164K *

Lead our cybersecurity and governance initiatives, enhancing security operations and risk management while driving compliance with CMMC 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Collaborate across teams to imp...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely, on-budget execution of software development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to drive transparenc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $124K *

Champion the future of project management by leading SAP initiatives, driving agile practices, and delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs while fostering team collaboration and continu...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the execution of comprehensive security programs, overseeing multiple teams to enhance vulnerability management, incident response, and cross-functional partnerships, while aligning with strateg...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion digital transformation by leading delivery teams in Salesforce projects, ensuring excellence in project management, client relationships, and issue resolution while mentoring consultants and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, effective risk management, and adherence to timelines while utilizing AI tools to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.