Advisor, Software Life Cycle Management

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance incl. telemedicine

Health/wellness reimbursements

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins in Montreal West, QC seeks a Software Lifecycle Management Advisor to optimize software usage and governance across the organization. You will lead analyses, KPI tracking, and remediation of compliance gaps while collaborating with multiple stakeholders to improve software investments.

You should have a strong background in IT asset management and software lifecycle management, plus experience with dashboards (Power BI) and tools like SCCM/MECM, Juriba, and Jira.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience in IT Asset Management (ITAM) and/or Software Lifecycle Management (SLM)
• Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience working in project mode and/or process optimization
• Experience in IT process governance
• Experience working with operational dashboards and KPIs
• Experience in data analysis
• Strong analytical, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge of digital workplace environments, including desktop and virtual environments
• Knowledge of SCCM/MECM, Juriba, Power BI and Jira

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and analyze issues, challenges, needs, problems and corrective actions for the sector to establish desired outcomes
• Follow up as needed to solve more complex or unusual problems; develop objectives, solutions and action plans; help implement the plans
• Analyze information, conduct studies, make recommendations and draft reports
• Oversee and improve the software version compliance process and coordinate corrective actions as needed
• Define, track and analyze KPIs related to compliance, software removals and software usage
• Monitor and analyze Power BI dashboards to identify discrepancies and recommend appropriate actions
• Manage software removal activities, including analysis, prioritization, request tracking and process automation
• Oversee data governance for software usage (metering), including identifying eligible software, monitoring data and ensuring information quality
• Conduct analyses to support rationalization of the application portfolio and to optimize software licensing costs
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and automating software lifecycle management processes

Skills

IT asset management

Software lifecycle management

Data analysis

KPI reporting

Power BI

Jira

SCCM/MECM

Juriba

French

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

SCCM/MECM

Juriba

Jira

Job description

Required

Do you like figuring out how things work, finding ways to improve them and coming up with concrete ways to assess the results of your actions? As a Software Lifecycle Management Advisor, you’ll play a strategic role in managing the software lifecycle. Through software version compliance, software usage data analysis, software asset rationalization and continuous process improvement, you’ll help optimize the technological experience of thousands of users while maximizing the value of the organization’s software investments. A strong focus on continuous improvement, governance and results, along with the ability to work effectively with multiple partners in a complex technology environment, will be key to succeeding in this role. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose and analyze issues, challenges, needs, problems and corrective actions for your sector to establish desired outcomes
• Follow up as needed to solve more complex or unusual problems; develop objectives, solutions and action plans; help implement the plans
• Analyze information, conduct studies, make recommendations and draft reports
• Oversee and improve the software version compliance process and coordinate corrective actions as needed
• Define, track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to compliance, software removals and software usage
• Monitor and analyze Power BI dashboards to identify discrepancies and recommend appropriate actions
• Manage software removal activities, including analysis, prioritization, request tracking and process automation
• Oversee data governance for software usage (metering), including identifying eligible software, monitoring collected data and ensuring information quality
• Conduct analyses to support rationalization of the application portfolio and to optimize software licensing costs
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and automating software lifecycle management processes

What we offer

• 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
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience in IT Asset Management (ITAM) and/or Software Lifecycle Management (SLM)
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience working in project mode and/or process optimization
• Experience in IT process governance
• Experience working with operational dashboards and KPIs
• Experience in data analysis
• Strong analytical, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge of digital workplace environments, including desktop and virtual environments
• Knowledge of SCCM/MECM, Juriba, Power BI and Jira

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-09-21