Artificial Intelligence Strategy Practice Leader

Desjardins

. Help business sectors create, prioritize and adopt AI opportunities aligned with business priorities .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI strategy development and implementation, with a strong focus on aligning AI opportunities with business priorities. Possesses advanced knowledge of AI governance principles and the ability to influence stakeholders across various sectors.

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AI Strategy DevelopmentCorporate Strategy ExecutionProcess AnalysisPolitical AcumenFrench Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

AI Governance PrinciplesBusiness AnalysisProject Brief CreationMarket Trend MonitoringData Requirement Definition

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SavvyAction OrientedCustomer FocusNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Industry Keywords

Corporate TransformationCross-Sector InitiativesFinancial Institution ExperienceBusiness Value IdentificationComplex Issue Structuring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help business sectors create, prioritize and adopt AI opportunities aligned with business priorities
Support business sectors as they develop their AI strategies
Act as the main point of contact for AI between business sectors and the Office of Desjardins Group’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Monitor market trends and internal AI activity across business sectors and support functions to identify opportunities for analytics
Hold brainstorming sessions to explore process-focused AI opportunities and determine which AI projects to prioritize
Create project briefs for AI opportunities, defining the business objective, context, business value, data requirements and complexity
Conduct internal and external monitoring of AI developments and determine their practical implications for strategy and business sectors
Lead initiatives with business sectors to identify AI opportunities across processes, activities, and member and client journeys
Prepare clear analyses and recommendations for senior management and decision-making bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in administration, strategy, organizational transformation, technology, analytics or a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Significant experience in corporate strategy, transformation or execution of cross-sector initiatives in a large organization
Significant experience structuring complex issues, challenging assumptions and formulating clear, actionable recommendations
Experience in a role that calls for excellent political acumen and the ability to influence individuals with differing priorities, without direct reporting authority
Experience in process analysis or transformation
Knowledge of French is required
Excellent French-language writing, synthesis and communication skills
Advanced knowledge of AI, its business potential, its foundations, its governance principles and the primary risks associated with it; in-depth technical expertise not required
Knowledge of Desjardins or experience in a large financial institution
Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment