Program Manager

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OPENTEXT
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.

Your impact

As the Legal Entity Rationalisation (LER) Program Manager at OpenText, you will play a critical role in integrating acquired companies into our global organization. Your leadership will ensure that the LER program is delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with key business objectives. You will manage risks, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and provide clear guidance, ensuring the successful long-term integration of our acquisitions. This high-profile role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external advisors, and your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and growth of our global business.

What the role offers

- The chance to lead a high-impact program in a dynamic, global environment, where your expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects will be valued.
- Opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across Tax, Controllership, Legal, HR, Sales Support, and third-party advisors, gaining deep insights into the business.
- Autonomy to shape and refine project plans, adjust strategies as needed, and directly influence the success of the LER program.
- A platform to demonstrate your program management skills, building strong relationships while driving improvements and efficiencies across the organization.
- A work environment that supports your growth, with access to global resources and a culture that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement.

What you need to succeed

- A minimum of 3 years of proven program management experience, ideally within a large multinational company.
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs, with a PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
- Finance or Tax qualification/part-qualification is an advantage.
- The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, and global setting, with a high degree of integrity, discretion, and ethical standards.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, paired with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.
- Proficiency in MS Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the capability to compile and present detailed reports to senior leadership.

One last thing

At OpenText, we are a global leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM), delivering solutions that simplify and transform how businesses manage information, whether on-premises or in the cloud. With a presence in over 120 locations worldwide, we are committed to fostering an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive workplace. Join us in this pivotal role, and be part of a company that embraces digital transformation while supporting the growth and success of its team members.

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.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at accommodations@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY
We believe that our values are the compass that steers us in the right direction and helps us stay true to our mission. These values will not only guide our everyday decisions but also influence our strategic direction and the way we work. They reflect who we are as individuals and as a collective force, uniting us in our shared purpose.

CREATE THE FUTURE
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BE DESERVING OF TRUST
The world's most trusted companies trust OpenText, and we demonstrate this in our actions as individuals, as a company, and as technology.

WE, NOT I
We build global communities of purpose and challenge by supporting each other to exceed expectations and solve complex problems.

RAISE THE BAR
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OWN THE OUTCOME
We tap into our creativity to deliver incredible experiences for customers, to ourselves, and for our planet.

"We believe a workplace should be human above all else. We ask excellence of our employees and reward it by creating an environment that is welcoming, challenging and that encourages real growth and development, not empty platitudes, or trinkets." - Mark Barrenechea, CEO & CTO