AI Architecture & Delivery Lead

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are seeking an experienced AI Architect & Delivery Lead to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-impact AI initiatives. In this role, you will drive target state architecture alignment, stakeholder alignment, and governance to ensure solutions are executed effectively and in line with organizational priorities. This is a unique opportunity to lead the design and implementation of scalable, reusable AI architectures that maximize impact across diverse business use cases, shaping AI strategy at an enterprise scale.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex AI architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with target state architecture and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into delivery plans, resolve complex challenges, and provide actionable recommendations that influence outcomes.
• Drive governance and decision-making on complex issues, developing clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and ensuring alignment on processes, tools, and services across impacted areas.
• Architect scalable, reusable AI solutions that maximize impact across diverse business use cases and project implementations.
• Navigate ambiguity across architecture delivery efforts, applying advanced problem-solving, strategic thinking, and sound judgment to drive progress.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and innovative approaches to enhance delivery effectiveness and maintain competitive edge.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering skill development and sharing best practices within the team.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must-have:

• 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

Nice-to-have:

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

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Business Requirements, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology Consulting, Leadership, Multi-Level Communication, Problem Solving, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Stakeholder Alignment, Target Architecture

Additional Job Details

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-07-092026-07-31

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

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