Program Manager

**Hiring Manager**: Scott Schultz
**Talent Acquisition Advisor**: Leslie Nelson
**Job Code Level**: AVP4
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YOUR IMPACT
Join our dynamic CEO Program Management Office as aProgram Manager, where you'll spearhead transformative, company-wide initiatives championed by our senior and executive leaders. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the charge on projects that drive our strategic goals, collaborating with key stakeholders to enact meaningful change, enhance operational efficiency, and introduce cutting-edge business practices.
You'll also be instrumental in crafting and refining cross-functional processes and best practices, fostering a culture of positivity and proactive collaboration. If you're ready to be at the forefront of driving transformative change and shaping the future of our organization, we want to hear from you
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
- Lead and oversee high-profile programs sponsored by the CEO, ensuring their successful delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Support the strategic alignment of organizational KPI’s to ensure goals are aligned with the company’s objectives.
- Objectively evaluate OpenText’s KPI’s and provide clear and tangible ways to assess progress and identify areas for improvement while providing predictive insights to anticipate future trends.
- Provide support drafting and preparing materials for board meetings, which can encompass creating pitch decks, presentations, and other necessary documents.
- Collaborate with senior management and functional leaders to address cross-functional interdependencies, ensuring proper resource allocation for successful project execution.
- Provide regular updates on project status, performance metrics and strategic initiatives.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement program plans, while effectively managing stakeholder expectations throughout the process.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practice. Identify opportunities for business value creation and transformation, providing strategic guidance aligned with the organization's priorities, particularly CEO-led initiatives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of experience program management or Chief of Staff role, in a stakeholder-oriented environment, preferably within the technology sector.
- PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence all levels within an organization, including senior executives.
- Excellent leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results.

**Work Arrangement**: This role will be office-based out of either Richmond Hill, ON or Waterloo, ON offices. Employees need to be in the office on OpenText corporate days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to drive maximum coordination and collaboration.
ONE LAST THING
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Our 30-year legacy encompasses delivering over 700 innovative products and services, with over 120,000 enterprise customers, including 98 of the Top 100 companies, and 150 million end users. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.