Senior Advisor, Infrastructure and Cross-Functional Applications

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This newly created role is essential to achieving the objectives of the IT Vice-Presidency (ITVP) within the Individual Insurance sector, specifically in reducing technological debt across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Infrastructure and Cross-Functional IT Applications within the Individual sector, the Senior Advisor acts as a strategic partner to executives and delivery teams, helping structure, prioritize, and oversee a portfolio of technology modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another relevant discipline
Has 15+ years of experience in information technology, particularly in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, governance, and transformation
Is recognized for developing structured technology roadmaps and thriving in complex, multi-sector environments
Demonstrates strong analytical rigor and the ability to perform in-depth financial and budget analyses (CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, TCO)
Has extensive expertise in IT governance, contractual frameworks, and compliance risk management (audit, SOX, etc.)
Is known for the ability to influence and mobilize stakeholders, including executives, and to ensure effective cross-functional coordination
Possesses strong strategic communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts
Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the individual will regularly collaborate and communicate with partners, vendors, and teams located outside Quebec

Nice To Haves

Holds certifications or knowledge in enterprise architecture (TOGAF), ITIL, SAFe, or equivalent frameworks (asset)
Has experience in vendor management (asset)

Responsibilities

Defining integrated technology roadmaps
Conducting rigorous cost-benefit analyses
Assessing operational, regulatory, and compliance risks
Ensuring business–IT–architecture alignment
Identifying conflicts and recommending the best implementation strategy(ies) in collaboration with solution architects
Develop and maintain multi-year roadmaps for technology transformation programs (infrastructure, platforms, and applications)
Ensure the prioritization of initiatives based on business value, budgetary and contractual constraints, and dependencies
Translate strategic directions into concrete, structured, and measurable execution plans
Produce detailed financial analyses (CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, TCO)
Compare different scenarios (build vs. buy, modernization vs. replacement, etc.)
Recommend optimal options based on: Expected benefits Organizational capacity Budget constraints
Act as a bridge between business units, IT teams, information security, and enterprise architecture
Ensure project alignment with architectural principles and technology directions
Support leadership in strategic decision-making
Assess compliance risks (internal audits, regulatory requirements, standards)
Identify operational, technological, and organizational risks
Establish or enhance IT governance frameworks
Ensure decision traceability, process rigor, and consistency of standards
In collaboration with the Program Manager, mobilize cross-functional teams
Prepare strategic briefs and executive presentations
Clearly communicate issues, trade-offs, and impacts