Delivery Manager Review

I am currently in the role of Delivery Manager which involves assisting the movement of business projects from a development stage to the production stage. I support the project teams by managing their access requests and server instructions and guiding them through the stages of development to pre-production and then to production.

I have learnt many new skills in my role so far, including coding in Python and Java which is essential in managing the projects that come through. I have greatly developed my communication skills as I am required to liaise with different teams to understand their problems and how I can help them.

I am very much enjoying my programme so far as it has given me the opportunity to develop my existing skills and learn brand new ones. It has also given me a greater understanding of how a business is run because I am able to meet many diverse teams and learn from them.

The programme is well organised as we are able to try a different area of the business every 6/9 months which gives a broad understanding of many skills and will allow me to experience roles that I may not have considered before. This will help greatly when I choose my specialism in the future.

I have received a lot of support from my employer as I have had problems with my mental health recently but they were willing to listen to me and make adjustments where necessary. This has been a major help for me and made me feel very comfortable asking for assistance when needed.

They have been very supportive throughout the programme so far and have provided tutors that are very receptive to our needs and willing to answer any questions I may have. They are quick to respond to any queries that I may have and have also supported me with my mental health.

The qualification is helping me in my roles as it provides a clear basis on which to build my knowledge at work and prompts me to explore different areas and techniques that I may not have considered before. It has also given me an understanding of areas that I may not work in directly, but are affected by the work that I do and so I have been able to better meet their needs as well.

There are many extra-curricular activities that you can be involved with here. Teams are encouraged to help in their local communities by helping with projects they may be running, like painting a school classroom. There are also sports activities, which includes a football tournament which can be entered by teams across the country.

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The support that they offer their employees is amazing and I have never felt as comfortable in the workplace as I do here. Everyone is always willing to help me where they can and the professional knowledge they have been able to provide has taught me so much in a small amount of time.

Make sure that you read up on the organisation and have a baseline understanding of the area you are planning to apply to. Try to also show that you have an interest in the area by doing background reading that you can then present in your interview. Be confident in the abilities and knowledge that you already possess, they are not looking for the finished article but instead an eagerness and willingness to learn.