The digital transformation is changing the business world faster than ever before. Companies that actively shape this change will secure decisive competitive advantages. This is precisely where the Digital Transformation Manager comes in - the key role that guides companies safely through digitalization.
What does a Digital Transformation Manager do?
A Digital Transformation Manager develops and manages digital strategies, optimizes processes and supports teams during change processes. The central tasks include:
- Developing digital strategies: Analysis of existing processes, identification of digitalization potential and creation of a roadmap for digital transformation.
- Managing projects: Implementation of digitalization projects in collaboration with IT, specialist departments and external partners.
- Change management: Supporting employees in the introduction of new technologies and promoting a digital corporate culture.
- Driving innovation forward: Evaluate and strategically introduce new technologies to secure competitive advantages.
Typical working day of a Digital Transformation Manager
The everyday life of a Digital Transformation Manager is varied and challenging. Typical activities may include
- Meetings with departments to analyze processes and discuss optimizations
- Planning and coordination of digitization projects
- Presentation of strategies and progress before the management
- Monitoring new technologies and market trends
- Training courses and workshops for employees
Industries and career opportunities
Digital Transformation Managers are sought across all industries:
- Industry and manufacturing: Optimization of production processes through digital tools
- Finance and insurance: Digitization of services and data analysis
- Retail and e-commerce: Introduction of digital business models and customer experience optimization
- Healthcare: Use of digital solutions to improve processes and patient care
With the right training, career opportunities are open to you in both medium-sized companies and international corporations.
Differences to IT and project managers
While IT managers primarily look after technical systems and project managers implement projects, the digital transformation manager combines technology, strategy and change management. They ensure that digital solutions are not only implemented, but also successfully anchored in the organization.
| Role | Focus | Typical tasks | Key competencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💡 Digital Transformation Manager | Strategic digitalization & change management |
- Developing digital strategies - Implement innovation projects - Accompanying employees |
- Strategy & Vision - Change management - Understanding of technology - Leadership competence |
| IT Manager | Technical systems & infrastructure |
- Maintain IT systems - Implement software & hardware - Support & Security |
- Technical know-how - IT infrastructure - Security |
| 📋 Project manager | Project planning & implementation |
- Plan projects - Coordinate resources - Monitor deadlines & budget |
- Organization - Time management - Communication - Risk management |
The skills you need
Success in this role requires a mixture of technical know-how, strategic thinking and leadership skills:
- Project management and process optimization
- Knowledge of IT systems, cloud solutions and Data Analytics
- Communication and change management skills
- Willingness to innovate and strategic planning
- Empathy and ability to lead teams through change
Get off to a flying start with further training
Do you want to actively shape the digital future? With our Digital Transformation Manager:in further training you will acquire all the practical skills you need to lead companies safely through the digital transformation.
During the 4-month full-time program, you will acquire comprehensive management skills, Data Analysisartificial intelligence and change management - perfect for a career change or the next step in your career.
Your learning content at a glance
1. digitization & management (2 weeks)
- Key aspects of the digital transformation
- Digital strategies and new business models
- Data-driven management and AI integration
- Work organization and digital tools
2. change management & organizational development (2 weeks)
- Introduction to change management and organizational development
- Organizational culture, new leadership and digital HR management
- Planning and implementation of change processes
3. big data & power BI (6 weeks)
- Data Literacy and data-driven management
- Using Power BI: data analysis, visualization, KPI calculation with DAX
- Data protection, data security and data storytelling
4. generative artificial intelligence (3 weeks)
- AI Literacy: Basics of generative AI
- Practical applications: ChatGPT, Customized ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot
- AI-supported management, ethical aspects and AI driver's license
5. personality training (3 weeks)
- Self-management in the digital working world
- Agile team leadership and team development
- Value orientation and personal success strategies
Your career advantage
With this training course, you will be ideally positioned to support companies of all sizes as a Digital Transformation Manager - from SMEs to international corporations. You will combine strategic management, technical know-how and leadership skills to become the driving force behind digitalization.
After completing the training, you will not only have your ATV certificate in your hands, but also an AI driver's license that officially confirms your skills in generative AI.
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Actively shape the digital future - with the Digital Transformation Manager training. Start today and become the driving force behind digitization in companies.
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