Senior Advisor, IT Architecture

Desjardins

. Design IT solutions to meet the business needs of large-scale projects or programs using Desjardins Group’s architecture targets and shared platforms .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing IT solutions that align with business needs and architecture targets, while providing strategic guidance and recommendations to stakeholders. Proficient in managing complex initiatives and delivering high-quality operational and conceptual outputs.

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Solution ArchitectureIT Development StrategiesStakeholder ManagementApplication Solutions ExpertiseBilingual in French

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Hard Skills

IT Solutions DesignArchitecture TargetsData ManagementApplication DevelopmentSecurity ArchitectureInfrastructure ManagementPolicy DevelopmentOperational AnalysisStrategic Initiative PlanningComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Action OrientedCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale ProjectsBusiness NeedsStakeholder ConsensusDecision-Making BodiesExternal Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design IT solutions to meet the business needs of large-scale projects or programs using Desjardins Group’s architecture targets and shared platforms
Ensure consistency with the organization’s structure, current and future needs, and compatibility with existing architecture
Lead and influence business partners and stakeholders on innovative, complex strategic initiatives related to solution architecture
Make recommendations on IT development and implementation strategies that comply with architecture targets
Produce specialized deliverables for projects or initiatives with a very high degree of operational and conceptual complexity
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 specific technical subjects requiring stakeholder consensus
Develop and update policies, standards, architecture targets and supporting foundations
Identify and analyze potential IT solutions and issues; report major issues
Establish guidelines and make recommendations to decision-making bodies and committees
Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations
Serve as an expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies

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
Action oriented
Customer Focus
Differences
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