Adastra is seeking a Delivery Executive to lead complex client engagements across data, analytics, AI, and technology transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing the full engagement lifecycle, from proposal development and resource planning through project delivery, governance, client relationship management, and account growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong consulting and delivery experience, capable of building trusted executive relationships, driving successful project outcomes, and helping clients realize measurable business value from their technology investments. This individual will serve as a bridge between business objectives and technology solutions while providing guidance to both clients and internal delivery teams.

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time or Contractor

Vacancy Status: New

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Sales

• Support clients in aligning data, analytics, and AI initiatives with strategic business objectives
• Develop executive-level proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), and supporting engagement documentation
• Manage the approval process for proposals and new engagements

Resourcing

• Partner with Resource Fulfillment and delivery leaders to build and scale project teams
• Participate in candidate selection, interviews, and staffing decisions

Project Initiation

• Partner with Account Managers to understand client objectives, engagement scope, and delivery expectations
• Lead project kickoff activities and establish effective governance and communication frameworks
• Identify organizational risks, stakeholder dynamics, and adoption challenges early in the engagement lifecycle
• Ensure project information, financials, and operational records are accurately established and maintained

Project Execution

• Build trusted relationships with client executives and key stakeholders
• Provide strategic oversight across multiple projects and delivery teams
• Bridge business objectives and technology solutions to maximize business value
• Ensure delivery commitments align with project scope, timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and change requests as required
• Partner with Account Managers to support client satisfaction, account growth, and opportunity identification
• Participate in executive governance forums and strategic steering discussions
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, profitability, forecasting, utilization, and invoicing
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on data, analytics, AI, and technology transformation initiatives

Project Closing

• Lead engagement close-out activities, including lessons learned sessions and project retrospectives
• Partner with internal teams to document success stories and key outcomes

Ongoing Account Leadership

• Provide leadership across multiple client engagements and accounts
• Conduct regular touchpoints with clients and consultants to support delivery excellence and identify opportunities
• Engage Adastra SMEs and Practice Leaders to address client challenges and support strategic initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering growth and delivery best practices
• Drive problem resolution, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across engagements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Technology, Engineering, Data & Analytics, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience within technology consulting, solution delivery, or client services environments
• 5+ years of experience overseeing complex data, analytics, AI, or technology delivery programs
• 3+ years of experience leading teams, delivery portfolios, or customer engagements
• Proven experience developing executive-level proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), and business cases
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project delivery methodologies
• Experience managing executive stakeholder relationships, including VP-level and C-suite leaders
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams across business, delivery, and technical functions
• Strong understanding of Data, Analytics, AI, and modern technology solution delivery
• Experience managing project financials, forecasting, profitability, revenue tracking, and commercial performance
• Strong business acumen with expertise in at least one industry vertical
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to identify risks, resolve complex challenges, and influence strategic decision-making
• Experience working within consulting, managed services, or professional services organizations

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives
• Experience managing multi-project portfolios across multiple clients or business units
• Knowledge of cloud, data platform, and AI implementation programs
• Experience with CRM, resource management, and project financial management tools
• Industry expertise in Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, or Public Sector
• Experience contributing to practice development, delivery standards, or organizational growth initiatives