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 are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
OUR IMPACT
Working at OpenText is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to make an impact. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. The Sr. Manager, Corporate Development will play a pivotal role advising on a wide range of strategic programs, analyzing business performance, and identifying opportunities to achieve business goals. By leveraging your experience in management consultancy or corporate strategy, you will help leadership make informed decisions, achieve business objectives, and manage complex scenarios, ultimately contributing to OpenText’s long-term success.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
- Strategic Program Leadership: Lead teams in tackling critical, strategic initiatives through analytical problem solving, effective project management, cross-functional collaboration, and C-suite engagement
- Business Case Development: Develop financial and operational business cases to evaluate strategic alternatives, quantify opportunities, and support decision-making
- Market Research & Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats within the industry when required
- Business Performance Analysis: Analyze business operations and data to generate insights that inform business strategy and strategic decision-making
- Strategic Alternatives: Develop and evaluate strategic options and operating models to support key corporate and business priorities
- Deliver Recommendations: Deliver clear action plans to show recommended next steps that demonstrate efficiency, value creation, and measurable improvements
- Reporting & Presentations: Prepare and present crisp strategic reports and executive presentations to C-level leadership, supported by data driven recommendations
- Strategy Execution: Translate strategic recommendations into actionable plans and drive cross-functional workstreams through key execution milestones
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead cross-functional workstreams across Finance, Operations, Sales, Product, HR, Legal, IT, and other functions to advance strategic initiatives
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy development, management consulting, corporate development, or a related field.
- Proven track record in leading strategic initiatives, managing teams, and working with senior leadership.
- Strong data analysis skills and financial acumen.
- Expertise in market research, data analysis, and competitive intelligence.
- Excellent leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.
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 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 commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
Salary Range: $125,520 - $175,520; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.
