Lantern · 11 hours ago
GitHub Delivery Manager
Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Edmonton, AB
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expLantern Studios Inc. is committed to fostering a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration among its teams. They are seeking an experienced GitHub Delivery Manager to lead GitHub-centric consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with client goals. This role involves managing project delivery, client partnerships, and coordinating teams to drive successful outcomes for GitHub initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Own delivery for GitHub-focused projects and small programs, either across multiple clients or embedded within a strategic account
Ensure delivery aligns to contractual commitments, timelines, scope, and quality expectations defined in Statements of Work
Lead project planning, execution, and delivery governance across GitHub initiatives
Manage risks, dependencies, and delivery tradeoffs proactively, escalating as appropriate
Serve as a primary point of contact for delivery execution, working closely with client technical leaders, product owners, and delivery stakeholders
Build trusted relationships with client teams, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment throughout delivery
Translate client goals into actionable delivery plans that GitHub consultants and engineers can execute against
Manage client expectations and communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly and consistently
Apply Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery approaches based on client context and engagement needs
Facilitate delivery ceremonies and working sessions as appropriate (planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives)
Own and manage delivery backlogs, ensuring priorities align with client goals and delivery capacity
Partner with technical leads and architects to validate delivery approaches and sequencing
Lead and coordinate Lantern consultants across GitHub delivery engagements
Work with Practice Leads and Delivery Leadership to ensure effective staffing, onboarding, and mobilization
Support consultants by removing delivery blockers and enabling focus on high-value work
Foster a collaborative, high-trust delivery environment aligned with Lantern culture
Maintain awareness of delivery health, utilization, and scope alignment
Identify risks to delivery commitments and revenue realization
Partner with Account Executives to support account growth through successful delivery and client trust
Surface opportunities for expansion based on delivery insights and client needs
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in technology consulting, delivery management, or project/program leadership
Proven experience leading complex, client-facing delivery engagements
Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices and delivery frameworks
Experience working closely with highly technical teams and translating business needs into delivery plans
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively from technical practitioners to executive stakeholders
Strong organizational, planning, and risk-management skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and adapting delivery approaches as needed
Experience with GitHub Enterprise (Cloud and/or Server)
Experience with GitHub platform operating models (organizations, repositories, security, governance)
Experience with GitHub migrations (e.g., Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, GitLab)
Experience with GitHub Copilot adoption and enablement programs
Experience with developer productivity, DevEx, and change management initiatives
Experience working alongside GitHub, DevOps, or platform engineering teams
Experience using modern collaboration and reporting tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Power BI
Comfortable working in distributed, remote delivery environments
Strong facilitation skills in both virtual and in-person settings
Strong consulting skills gained through experience in a consulting organization, preferably in technology
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Proven track record of managing a portfolio of diverse initiatives at a client, balancing budget, schedule and resource demands to the overall satisfaction of the client and financial success of the program
Experience in all phases of product, software, and testing lifecycles
Able to serve as a liaison between both business and technical teams
Solid knowledge and practical experience in software delivery: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall
Proficient user of modern workplace tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office and Power BI
Benefits
A culture that both wows our customers and employees;
Variety of challenging projects, and the ability to work with leading-edge technologies;
Competitive salary & group benefits;
Generous training and education opportunities;
Diverse team social events;
Be part of a team that believes in diversity, inclusion, and a fun atmosphere!
Company
Lantern
Lantern is a software company that offers cloud infrastructure, AI, digital, and app innovation services.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
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Jim Olson
CEO
Brian Sturgeon
Chief Experience Officer
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