Advise clients and partners to position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs supporting strategic projects and initiatives Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision‑making bodies Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision‑making bodies Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations Lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors Serve as expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision‑making bodies Conduct in‑person interviews and selection activities with executives and selection committees across various regions Requirements 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 Knowledge of French is required Advanced/Expert proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English‑speaking partners, members and/or clients Available to travel approximately 25% of the time Action oriented Communicates effectively Complexity Customer Focus Differences Interpersonal Savvy Nimble learning Situational adaptability Strategic mindset Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in strategic project development, execution, and monitoring, with a robust focus on client and partner engagement. Proficient in policy development and negotiation, with advanced communication skills in both English and French. Highest-signal resume keywords Strategic Project Development Policy Development Negotiation Skills Bilingual Proficiency (English and French) Client Engagement ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Project Management Policy Development Strategic Planning Data Analysis Issue Diagnosis Soft Skills Effective Communication Interpersonal Savvy Action Oriented Situational Adaptability Customer Focus Certifications &