Senior Advisor, IT Architecture

Desjardins

. Monitor opportunities offered by new technologies and business approaches for the organization .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic architecture and IT solution initiatives, aligning IT strategies with organizational objectives while providing guidance and recommendations for large-scale projects. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and negotiation, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining business architecture roadmaps.

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Strategic ArchitectureStakeholder EngagementBusiness Architecture Roadmap DevelopmentArchitecture RecommendationsBilingual Proficiency (French and English)

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Hard Skills

Architecture DesignSolution ArchitecturePolicy DevelopmentIssue AnalysisTechnical Guidance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SavvyStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale ProjectsOrganizational ObjectivesStakeholder ConsensusDecision-Making BodiesExternal Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor opportunities offered by new technologies and business approaches for the organization
Design solutions for large-scale projects and programs using Desjardins Group’s architecture targets and supporting foundations
Ensure consistency with organizational structure and compatibility with existing architecture
Lead and influence business partners and stakeholders on innovative, complex strategic solution-architecture initiatives
Make architecture recommendations and produce specialized deliverables for highly complex projects and initiatives
Align IT strategies with organizational objectives
Serve as an expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies
Translate business priorities and strategies into architecture requirements for large-scale projects and initiatives
Advise specialists and business partners on planning, development, execution, and monitoring of strategic architecture and IT-solution initiatives
Organize, manage, and deliver guidance on technical subjects requiring stakeholder consensus
Develop, plan, and maintain the business architecture roadmap
Develop and update policies, standards, and architecture targets
Identify and analyze issues, report major issues, and establish guidelines and recommendations
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
Proficiency of French
Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Interpersonal Savvy
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