Integrator Product Owner, Cross-Sector Solutions

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Montreal is seeking a cross-sector solutions product owner to lead development projects across several business lines. The role demands in-depth knowledge of business needs and cross-sector IT solutions, effective communication, and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning projects, advising clients, and coaching team members. A competitive salary, flexible vacation, and pension plan are offered, with eligibility criteria for benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a product owner or project leader.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shared capacities and cross-sector IT solutions.
• Prioritize and plan development requests.
• Lead large-scale development projects.
• Advise clients and partners on needs and governance.
• Identify and analyze problems and make recommendations.
• Coach other business roles.
• Represent unit before senior management.

Skills

Action oriented

Customer Focus

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As a cross-sector solutions product owner, you’ll be part of the WMLHI Operational Excellence Department. The department’s mission is to support business line development by providing expertise, know-how and execution logic that fosters excellence at all levels. As a PO integrator, you’ll take a leadership role with sector POs on projects and ensure compliance with priorities and guidelines. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the needs of senior management are in line with the project’s realities. You’ll have a cross-sector scope for projects related to applications (cross-sector solutions) under our responsibility for the entire WMLHI Executive Division. You need to have in-depth knowledge of business needs and cross-sector solutions and the ability to explain them in plain language. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Have an overview of shared capacities and cross-sector IT solutions used by several business lines in the Wealth Management and Life and Health Insurance Executive Division.
• Prioritize and plan development requests in collaboration with business lines and IT teams.
• Determine the product backlog and lead large-scale development projects, initiatives and activities in your field of expertise and area of responsibility that have a major impact on the entire organization.
• Advise your clients and partners to help them identify needs, manage access, the life cycle, oversee the life cycle, governance and positioning of IT assets and monitor strategic projects, initiatives and mandates under your responsibility.
• Identify, analyze and diagnose problems, report major issues and make recommendations to the decision‑making bodies concerned regarding business solutions, attribute development, settings and features.
• Act as a coach for other business roles (for example, business analysts, system pilots, product owners).
• Represent your unit before senior management committees and decision‑making bodies.

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.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience as a product owner (PO) or project leader.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Engagement, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

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.

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Job Family

Marketing (FG)

Unposting Date

2026‑01‑11