At Lantern, our company culture stands as the bedrock of our success and a source of pride for our teams. We firmly believe that a culture founded on trust forms the basis for enduring relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners.

Within this culture, we nurture an environment of respect, inclusion, and belonging, fostering collaboration among inspired teams. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, the success of our clients, and our positive impact on society.

Embracing a growth mindset where curiosity thrives, we celebrate excellence and value individuals who inspire and mentor others, elevating the collective. Our driving force lies in personal and business growth. We go above and beyond to surprise and delight our clients, delivering tangible business value. In facing challenges, we make tough choices and solve complex problems to positively influence our clients, their customers, and the world at large.

As a Microsoft services partner, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical excellence. This commitment to quality is evident not only in our work but also in how we support and empower our employees. At Lantern, our culture mirrors our core values and unwavering dedication to realizing our purpose and vision, making it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace. Together, we transcend the ordinary and achieve extraordinary results. GitHub Delivery Manager We are seeking an experienced GitHub Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of GitHub-centric consulting engagements across our client portfolio. This role blends project delivery, program coordination, and client partnership, supporting both multi-engagement delivery and deep, embedded execution within strategic accounts.The GitHub Delivery Manager is accountable for ensuring that GitHub initiatives—such as GitHub Enterprise adoption, platform migrations, GitHub Copilot rollouts, and developer experience transformations—are delivered with high quality, predictable outcomes, and clear business value.This is a client-facing, delivery-owning role, responsible for orchestrating Lantern consultants, aligning stakeholders, managing delivery plans, and protecting the integrity of our Statements of Work while enabling long-term client success. Key Responsibilities Delivery Execution & Ownership · 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. Client Partnership · 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. Agile & Hybrid Delivery Leadership · 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. Consultant & Team Enablement · 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. Commercial Awareness & Account Support · 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. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 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. GitHub & Platform Experience While this is not a hands-on engineering role, successful candidates will have experience with or exposure to: · GitHub Enterprise (Cloud and/or Server) · GitHub platform operating models (organizations, repositories, security, governance) · GitHub migrations (e.g., Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, GitLab) · GitHub Copilot adoption and enablement programs · Developer productivity, DevEx, and change management initiatives · Working alongside GitHub, DevOps, or platform engineering teams Tools & Ways of Working · 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. Equally comfortable communicating across a broad spectrum of individuals, from technical staff to C-level executives. · 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! Lantern is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. Colorado Salary Range $120,000—$170,000 USD