Director, IT Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Evolution

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance incl. telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Director, IT Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Evolution to shape the AI strategy and lead workforce transformation across the IT function. You will partner with executives to align AI initiatives with business value, govern a portfolio of AI programs and drive change management to embed new capabilities.

You will define multi-year visions for evolving IT roles, ensure data availability and analytics readiness, and mobilize cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience, including at least five years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience in defining and implementing large-scale organizational transformations and/or managing complex projects.
• Knowledge of French is required; English proficiency at an intermediate advanced level is needed due to the role's responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop the sector’s vision for artificial intelligence, data and IT role transformation in line with Desjardins’s priorities.
• Govern and prioritize the portfolio of AI initiatives for optimal investments and capacity.
• Establish governance mechanisms, value tracking and benefits management for AI initiatives.
• Identify high-potential AI use cases and ensure data and analytics capabilities are available.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Communication

Customer focus

Talent development

Networking

Change management

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Benefits

At Desjardins, we believe that artificial intelligence will profoundly transform how way we design, deliver and develop technologies. As Director, IT Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Evolution, you play a strategic role at the heart of this transformation. Reporting to a director in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, you ensure consistency between AI strategy, workforce transformation, skills development and value delivery within the IT function. You help prepare the Information Technology Executive Division for future needs by leading major directions related to responsible AI adoption, work method transformation and development of organizational capacities. You provide cross-functional leadership to teams, managers and business partners to coordinate interrelated strategic initiatives, support trade-offs and ensure consistency in AI investments, priorities and desired benefits. Through your strategic vision, ability to influence and understanding of technological and human issues, you help position the IT function as a lever for creating value for members, clients and the organization. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Define and develop the sector’s vision for artificial intelligence, data and the transformation of IT roles, in line with Desjardins’s priorities.
• Govern and prioritize the Information Technology Executive Division’s portfolio of AI initiatives to ensure optimal allocation of investments and capacities.
• Establish mechanisms for governance, value tracking, benefits management and results measurement associated with AI initiatives.
• Identify, highlight and support high-potential AI use cases to speed up value creation.
• Ensure availability of data and analytics capabilities and measurement mechanisms that are required to sustainably adopt artificial intelligence.
• Define a multi-year vision for evolving IT professions and roles that are expected to be transformed by artificial intelligence and new technologies.
• Monitor future skills and guide strategies for developing, re-skilling and evolving the IT workforce.
• Develop and update the IT and AI training offer to support the acquisition of critical skills.
• Help teams adopt new ways of working and responsibly integrate AI into their activities.
• Support change management initiatives aimed at ensuring that new capacities and practices are permanently incorporated into operations.
• Advise executives on the strategic, organizational and human impacts related to the evolution of technologies and professions.
• Ensure the consistency and integration of transformations affecting data, AI, skills and IT delivery methods.
• Mobilize, develop and evolve a team of highly qualified professionals to support the IT function’s transformation ambitions.
  
  

Benefits

At Desjardins, we believe that artificial intelligence will profoundly transform how way we design, deliver and develop technologies. As Director, IT Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Workforce Evolution, you play a strategic role at the heart of this transformation. Reporting to a director in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, you ensure consistency between AI strategy, workforce transformation, skills development and value delivery within the IT function. You help prepare the Information Technology Executive Division for future needs by leading major directions related to responsible AI adoption, work method transformation and development of organizational capacities. You provide cross-functional leadership to teams, managers and business partners to coordinate interrelated strategic initiatives, support trade-offs and ensure consistency in AI investments, priorities and desired benefits. Through your strategic vision, ability to influence and understanding of technological and human issues, you help position the IT function as a lever for creating value for members, clients and the organization. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Define and develop the sector’s vision for artificial intelligence, data and the transformation of IT roles, in line with Desjardins’s priorities.
• Govern and prioritize the Information Technology Executive Division’s portfolio of AI initiatives to ensure optimal allocation of investments and capacities.
• Establish mechanisms for governance, value tracking, benefits management and results measurement associated with AI initiatives.
• Identify, highlight and support high-potential AI use cases to speed up value creation.
• Ensure availability of data and analytics capabilities and measurement mechanisms that are required to sustainably adopt artificial intelligence.
• Define a multi-year vision for evolving IT professions and roles that are expected to be transformed by artificial intelligence and new technologies.
• Monitor future skills and guide strategies for developing, re-skilling and evolving the IT workforce.
• Develop and update the IT and AI training offer to support the acquisition of critical skills.
• Help teams adopt new ways of working and responsibly integrate AI into their activities.
• Support change management initiatives aimed at ensuring that new capacities and practices are permanently incorporated into operations.
• Advise executives on the strategic, organizational and human impacts related to the evolution of technologies and professions.
• Ensure the consistency and integration of transformations affecting data, AI, skills and IT delivery methods.
• Mobilize, develop and evolve a team of highly qualified professionals to support the IT function’s transformation ambitions.
  
  

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 ten years of relevant experience, including at least five years in a management or leadership role
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in defining and implementing large-scale organizational transformations and/or managing complex projects
• Significant experience in strategy, governance, digital transformation or strategic portfolio management
• Experience related to artificial intelligence, data or updating operating models
• Experience in supporting senior executives and decision-making bodies
• Experience in managing and mobilizing teams of multidisciplinary professionals
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
  
  

Action oriented, Ambiguity, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Networks, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-12