Delivery Lead, AI Platform Design

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

Compensation & hiring process We are recruiting for a current opportunity. The salary range for this role is $140,000–$175,000 CAD, reflecting expected base pay. Total compensation may also include additional pay such as bonuses or incentives, depending on the position, and final offers are based on experience, skills, and qualifications. As part of our hiring process we may use technology, including AI-based tools, to help summarize and assess applications; these tools assist our team and do not replace human review or decision-making.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility RAVL is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.