Delivery Manager at Robots and Pencils. . Location: Canada - Remote. Robots & Pencils has been engaged by a major online university to stand up an integrated AI Pod — an embedded, cross-functional . delivery. team building and deploying AI-enabled systems across institutional workflows. This is a high-visibility, high-. veloci. ty. engagement with a client that is serious about AI transformation and committed to moving . fast. .. . . The pod operates as both a . delivery. unit and a reference model. The practices, . sprint. rhythms, and operating patterns established here become the . blueprint. the university replicates as it scales AI across the institution.. . . We are looking for an experienced . Delivery. . Lead. to keep the pod . focus. ed, moving, and . accou. ntab. l. e. This person owns the . delivery. operating model — . sprint. cadence, dependency management, risk identification, and stakeholder communication. You will work across both the R&P team and client-side counterparts, maintaining momentum through ambiguity, surfacing blockers before they become problems, and ensuring the pod delivers against priorities . week. over . week. .. . . The right person for this role is not a project manager who tracks . status. . They are a . delivery. operator who understands AI product development, knows how to run a high-performing pod, and can hold a team . accou. ntab. l. e while maintaining strong client relationships at the operational level.. . . This is not a coordination role. It is an execution and . accou. ntab. ility role in a . fast. -moving, high-stakes client engagement.. . . . . Required Skills & Experience. . . . 10. + years in software development or technical . delivery. . Proven success delivering complex projects in agile environments, meeting demanding timelines and quality expectations. . . . . Comfort working alongside . engine. e. r. ing. teams building agentic systems. . Strong familiarity with. . tools such as: Jira/Confluence/Microsoft Office/Google/Lucid. . . . . Ability to. . leverage. . delivery. . metrics. and performance data to inform strategies and. . optimize. . outcomes. . Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; confident managing executive-level relationships and escalations. . PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant technical/project management certifications are highly desirable. . In-depth knowledge of AI tools such as Claude. . and use in day-to-day work for increased efficiency. . Experience working with education or higher education environments, or leading complex discovery and operational documentation engagements, is a strong plus. . . . . Why Join Robots & Pencils?. . . We blend strategy, design, and . engine. e. r. ing. to craft technology that transforms business and enriches human experience. As a Senior . Delivery. Manager,. . you’ll. . play a critical role in delivering impactful software products that redefine digital success.. . You’ll. . collaborate with a global team of experts and clients who trust us to bring bold ideas to life, with speed, precision, and excellence..
Delivery Manager at Robots and Pencils