Technical Delivery Manager - AI & Data

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

RBC seeks an experienced AI & Data Technical Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of transformative AI initiatives at scale in Toronto. You will manage dependencies across engineering, product, and business teams, establish governance standards, and drive measurable business impact with strategic executive communication.

The role requires 5+ years in product management/delivery, strong agile experience (Jira), and familiarity with AI tools and modern data stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of product management or delivery experience, with AI/ML-powered products.
• Strong experience with agile practices and Jira.
• Experience with AI tools and concepts such as foundational models and agent development.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and governance in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex AI and Data platform initiatives across teams.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and governance with engineering, product, and business units.
• Navigate ambiguity and apply strategic thinking to advance delivery progress.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to boost delivery effectiveness.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Governance platforms

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We're seeking an experienced AI & Data Technical Delivery Manager to drive the end-to-end delivery of transformative AI initiatives at scale. In this role, you will lead a complex, high-impact portfolio while navigating intricate cross-functional dependencies, governance frameworks, and architecture decisions across multiple platforms. You will own delivery of sophisticated AI initiatives that drive measurable business impact, manage dependencies across engineering, product, and business teams, and establish governance standards that ensure scalability and consistency. This is a strategic leadership position that requires strong technical acumen, the ability to manage ambiguity, and proven experience delivering complex projects in large organizations.

You'll communicate progress and trade-offs with executives and technical teams, identify and mitigate risks, and maintain momentum on critical timelines. We're looking for someone with demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments, modern data and AI stack expertise, and exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead end-to-end deliveryof complex AI and Data platform initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, manage priorities, timelines, and interdependencies across teams; identify and resolve risks, blockers, and track critical path items and resource constraint to maintain momentum
• Drive Cross-Functional Alignment & Governance – Facilitate stakeholder coordination across engineering, product, and business, third-party vendors; communicate progress and trade-offs transparently to leadership and teams
• Navigate ambiguityacross technical delivery efforts, applying advanced problem-solving, strategic thinking, and sound judgment to drive progress.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologiesand innovative approaches to enhance delivery effectiveness and maintain competitive edge.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering skill development and sharing best practices within the team.

You're our ideal candidate if you:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of product management or delivery experience, with a focus on AI/ML-powered products from ideation through production and continuous iteration.
• Strong and relevant experience in agile practices and tools such as Jira
• Experience working with AI tools and concepts such as foundational models, AI agent development, agent harnesses, and context engineering
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams

• Experience with Enterprise governance and large matrix organizations
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, especially in managing senior stakeholders and delivering executive-level presentations.

About the AI Group:

RBC's AI Group is the AI accelerator for RBC, with a focus on driving the shift from early-stage AI projects to scaled, client outcomes that amplify the impact of RBC's people. In addition to helping scale the biggest AI opportunities at RBC, the AI Group is responsible for advancing research into emerging use cases across generative and agentic AI, while maintaining expertise in security, responsible AI and regulatory expectations. The Business Enablement function within the AI Group partners with LOBs and Functions to set AI ambition, originate transformation opportunities, and frame programs for delivery — ensuring RBC remains at the frontier of AI-enabled value creation.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodation during the application process are available upon request.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Oriented, Communication, Decision Making, Long Term Planning, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Program Management, Resource Management, Results-Oriented, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Third Party Vendors, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:Toronto

Country:Canada

Work hours/week:37.5

Employment Type:Full time

Platform:TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:Regular

Pay Type:Salaried

Posted Date:2026-08-21

Application Deadline:2026-09-25

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.