Principal Analyst, People Analytics

Opentext - The Information Company
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. 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.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of data, storytelling, and product design? At OpenText, we're building a future where workforce insights drive action. As a
Senior Program Manager, People Analytics – Consulting & Product
, you'll lead the charge in delivering high-impact analytics consulting to internal clients (HRBPs, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and more), while owning the roadmap for our suite of people analytics products.

You'll bring a consulting mindset, product ownership experience, and a passion for user-centered design. Reporting to the Head of People Analytics you'll partner across teams to shape how insights are delivered, consumed, and acted upon.

What The Role Offers
Client-Facing Consulting Leadership
Partner with HRBPs, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to solve business problems through data, understanding their needs and delivering tailored insights and strategic recommendations.

Product Ownership & Roadmap Management
Own the lifecycle of our people analytics product suite—including dashboards, decks, models, reports, and data provisions—ensuring alignment with user needs and business priorities.

Insight Packaging & Storytelling Standards
Champion the shift from counts to narratives. Package insights in compelling, executive-ready formats that drive understanding and action.

Cross-Platform Consistency & UX Excellence
Ensure consistency across Power BI, SuccessFactors, Excel, PPT, and other platforms. Advocate for intuitive design and brand alignment.

Feedback Loops & Continuous Improvement
Design and implement feedback mechanisms, usage metrics, and training assets to evolve our products and services.

Strategic Collaboration & Influence
Work closely with HR tech, HRIT, and other partners to align analytics products with system changes and organizational goals.

What You Need To Succeed

• Consulting mindset – You guide stakeholders toward impactful, data-driven decisions.
• Product thinking – You manage roadmaps, backlogs, and releases with clarity and purpose.
• Storytelling expertise – You translate data into compelling narratives that resonate with executives.
• BI fluency – You're comfortable across platforms and tools, with a strong UX orientation.
• Strategic prioritization – You balance competing needs and make smart trade-offs.
• Collaboration & influence – You build strong relationships and drive alignment across functions.
• Detail-oriented execution – You deliver with precision and accountability.
• Educational background – Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Value-add skills / experience – Experience with Power BI, SuccessFactors, SQL, Excel, and dashboard design; familiarity with HR data and systems is a strong asset.

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. As a member of our team, you'll help shape the future of workforce analytics and 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.

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