AI & Innovation Senior Director

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

32889

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

State

Quebec

Type of Contract

Permanent

Country

Canada

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

30-Apr-2026

Area(s) of interest: Information technology

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Innovation Manager in the Information Security (CTO) team at National Bank means acting as a strategic leader who accelerates organisational performance by orchestrating automation, artificial intelligence and technological innovation. This position allows you to have a positive and concrete impact on the organisation thanks to your expertise in technological transformation, strategic alignment and measurable business value creation.

Your job

Define the target vision for automation, artificial intelligence and technological innovation for the CTO sector, in line with business priorities and the it strategy
Prioritize and orchestrate technology initiatives based on their business value, feasibility and level of risk
Transform existing technological capabilities (AI, data, platforms, hyperautomation) into tangible and sustainable operational results
Ensure consistency between business strategy, technology decisions and end-to-end operational execution
Engage and support management teams and multidisciplinary teams in transforming, adopting and scaling up solutions
Influence technological and organisational decisions in order to maximise performance, quality, speed and the employee or client experience

Your team

Within the Information Security sector (CTO), you are part of a large team of multidisciplinary colleagues who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize technological opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of innovation and continuously improve processes. You will report to the Vice-President – Strategy, practise and Delivery. The team stands out for its value-oriented approach, cross-sector influence and its key role in the Bank's technological transformation. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life, thanks to a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of six years of experience
Solid experience of at least five years in technological transformation, automation and artificial intelligence
Significant experience in managing applications and/or it infrastructures
Hands-on expertise in software engineering and complex technological environments
Experience in managing managers and leading teams

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Communication Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving Cybersecurity Business Alignment Decision Making Digital literacy Learning Agility Mobilization Partner Development Resiliency Strategy Execution Team Alignment

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?