The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Digital Change Manager (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Owning end-to-end change plans for smaller projects, building effective comms and training, managing basic stakeholder resistance, and demonstrating independent execution.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully delivered 2-3 small-to-medium change projects with high adoption rates.
- Consistently positive feedback on communication clarity and training effectiveness.
- Proactively identified and addressed minor resistance points without constant supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned workstreams.
- 2
Project Manager (with Change Focus)
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Managing project timelines and budgets, understanding technical delivery, and integrating change activities directly into project plans. You'd have a strong appreciation for the 'how' of project delivery.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed projects that included significant change components.
- Demonstrated strong stakeholder management skills within a project context.
- Understands project governance and how to influence project decisions for change outcomes.
- Can articulate the interplay between project delivery and change adoption.
- 3
Learning & Development Specialist (with Tech Focus)
4-5 yearsSkills to master
- Designing and delivering engaging digital learning experiences, understanding adult learning principles, and moving beyond just 'training' to 'adoption'.
You're ready to move on when
- Designed and delivered successful training programmes for new technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to assess learning needs and measure training effectiveness.
- Experience with digital learning platforms and content creation tools.
- A clear understanding of how training fits into a broader change strategy.