Delivery Lead, AI Platform Design

Job description

RAVL is a boutique technology advisory and engineering firm focused on the financial services industry. Everything we do is centered on helping our clients realize measurable ROI from their technology investments. We’re growing our delivery team and hiring Delivery Leads to support a range of complex digital and AI initiatives across clients. These roles focus on driving execution across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between product, design, and engineering, and enabling predictable, high-quality delivery across large-scale programs. These opportunities include both active programs and pipeline hiring for upcoming work, with a focus on bringing structure and clarity to complex delivery environments. ### What does success look like in this role? - Own end-to-end delivery strategy across complex, multi-team programs - Establish and evolve delivery frameworks, planning models, and execution standards - Ensure alignment between design outputs and delivery timelines - Lead backlog shaping, sequencing, and dependency management across teams - Define and drive delivery cadence (planning, backlog governance, story readiness) - Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations at a program level - Interface with senior stakeholders to align on priorities, scope, and reporting - Implement delivery metrics and continuous improvement practices - Coach teams on delivery excellence and operational maturity ### Great, do my skills fit? - 10+ years in delivery leadership across complex digital or platform initiatives - Strong expertise in agile delivery, planning, and dependency management - Experience designing delivery operating models - Strong stakeholder management at senior/executive level - Ability to drive structured execution in ambiguous environments - Experience leading without direct authority ### Nice to have skills - Experience in AI, data, or platform programs - Consulting or advisory background ### Mindset Traits - Systems thinker with program-level perspective - Outcome-driven and highly accountable - Structured, calm, and decisive - Strong communicator with executive presence ### Why work at RAVL? - Flexible, client-aligned work model — autonomy with accountability, adapting to client delivery needs - Variable bonus & RRSP contributions tied to performance and delivery impact. - 4 weeks paid time off (plus public holidays) - Paid professional development days and continuous learning opportunities - Comprehensive health & dental coverage, including mental health support - Commitment to lifelong learning — continuous improvement through training, mentorship, and certification