Roles and missions of a digital project manager
A digital project manager is a project management professional specialized in the digital field. His or her role is to organize, plan and manage digital projects for companies. Main responsibilities include :
- Defining and establishing clear and precise project objectives.
- Plan and organize project development and implementation processes.
- Recruit and manage work teams, delegate and supervise tasks.
- Develop and update project documents and tracking tools.
- Analyze and optimize overall project quality and performance.
- Ensure communication between staff and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Keep abreast of the latest technologies and digital trends and implement appropriate solutions.
- Manage the budget and meet deadlines.
- Develop innovative and creative solutions to enhance the user experience.
- Monitor project results and effectiveness.
The Digital Project Manager must possess advanced IT and technical skills to succeed in this field, including a good command of imaging and digital production software, programming languages, and marketing techniques on different platforms. Adaptability and creativity are highly sought-after qualities in this profession. Communication, teamwork and priority management are also essential for successful projects.
Salary and career development for digital project managers
The salary of a digital project manager varies widely according to profile, skill level and experience. In France, a digital project manager can expect to earn a gross annual salary ranging from €25,000 to €55,000. Gross annual salary trends in France for a digital project manager by years of experience are as follows:
- 0 to 2 years: between €25,000 and €30,000
- 2 to 5 years: between €30,000 and €40,000
- 5 to 10 years: between €40,000 and €50,000
- 10 to 15 years: between €50,000 and €75,000
- Over 15 years: more than €75,000
Digital project managers can also move into related professions, depending on their profile and experience. Here are a few examples of possible career paths:
- Product manager
- Marketing manager
- Information systems manager
- Web project manager
- Digital transformation manager
