Senior Advisor, IT Architecture

Desjardins

. Design IT solutions to meet project business needs using Desjardins Group’s architecture targets and shared platforms .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing IT solutions aligned with architecture targets, ensuring compatibility with existing systems while advising stakeholders on innovative technology strategies. Proficient in both French and English, with strong business insight and effective communication skills.

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IT Solution DesignArchitecture DevelopmentStakeholder InfluenceData and Security ExpertiseBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

IT Solution DesignArchitecture DevelopmentData AnalysisApplication ArchitectureSecurity ArchitectureInfrastructure ArchitecturePolicy DevelopmentImplementation StrategyProblem DiagnosisProject Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SavvyStrategic MindsetBusiness InsightCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Architecture TargetsStakeholder EngagementComplex ProjectsTechnology SolutionsOrganizational Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design IT solutions to meet project business needs 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
Influence business partners and stakeholders on strategic, complex and innovative solution architecture development initiatives
Apply extensive expertise across data, applications, security and infrastructure
Make recommendations on IT development and implementation strategies compliant with architecture targets
Produce specialized deliverables for highly complex projects and initiatives
Act as an architecture team member and specialized advisor on application solutions and operations architecture
Integrate one or more delivery teams for projects, initiatives and development activities with significant organizational impact
Advise business partners and stakeholders on planning, developing, configuring, executing and monitoring innovative technology solutions
Design IT solutions and oversee development of policies and standards considering data, application, security and infrastructure needs
Identify and analyze potential IT solutions and issues; report major issues, diagnose problems, establish guidelines and make recommendations
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies and committees
Represent Desjardins in agreements with external partners and organizations
Serve as a specialist advisor, resource person and coach for decision-making bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
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
Business insight
Communicates effectively
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