Senior Advisor optimizing IT supplier management and compliance for Desjardins. Leading cross-sector initiatives and improving supplier relationships in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Help the Chief Information Officer’s teams define and monitor targets, and identify opportunities to improve agreements with IT suppliers
Assume a leadership and coaching role with other supplier management advisors among IT officers
Lead, coordinate or conduct governance activities of IT suppliers
Establish and maintain constructive relationships with all collaborators, taking into account their needs, objectives, deadlines and issues
Serve as a subject matter expert for your unit, for supplier and IT asset management sectors and for other departments involved in specific topics
Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided by suppliers and work with the team to improve processes and monitoring activities
Present results to the officers and managers responsible for audited activities
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience, including at least three years in an advisory role
Experience in IT supplier management and supplier governance
Experience in enhancing and improving IT processes
Experience in change management or corporate communications
Experience in complex environments requiring strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of French is required
SAM or IAITAM training or certification
ITIL Foundation training
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
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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