Senior Advisor, IT Architecture

Desjardins

. Serve as an expert advisor on application solutions and operations architecture and as an integrator for delivery teams .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application solutions and operations architecture, with a strong ability to advise and negotiate with senior management and external partners. Proficient in developing IT solutions that align with business needs and managing stakeholder consensus.

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Application Solutions ArchitectureIT Solutions DesignStakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsBilingual in French

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Hard Skills

Data ExpertiseApplication ExpertiseSecurity ExpertiseInfrastructure ExpertiseAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SavvyAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Strategic InitiativesPolicies and StandardsDecision-Making BodiesExternal Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an expert advisor on application solutions and operations architecture and as an integrator for delivery teams
Advise business partners and stakeholders on planning, developing, executing and monitoring strategic initiatives
Organize, manage and deliver guidance on technical subjects requiring stakeholder consensus
Design IT solutions meeting business needs
Develop and update policies, standards, architecture targets and supporting foundations
Identify and analyze potential IT solutions and issues
Report major issues and establish guidelines and recommendations for decision-making bodies and committees
Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins with external partners and organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Expertise across several IT fields, including data, applications, security and infrastructure
Analytical skills and comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the line of business and organization
Interpersonal savvy
Ability to advise senior management and decision-making bodies
Ability to represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations

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