Senior IT Architecture Advisor designing enterprise solutions and roadmaps for Desjardins Group. Advising stakeholders on complex architecture, standards, and strategic technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
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 and subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies
Translate business priorities and strategies into consistent architecture requirements
Advise specialists and business partners on strategic initiatives related to Desjardins architecture and IT solutions
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, establish guidelines, and make recommendations
Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter into agreements with external partners and organizations
Requirements
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
Interpersonal Savvy
Strategic mindset
Benefits
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
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