Lead Courseware Developer- SAP

OpenText

  • Ottawa, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANYOpenText 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 IMPACTOpenText™ is the leading Information Management software and services company in the world. We help organizations solve complex global problems with a comprehensive suite of Business Clouds, Business AI, and Business Technology. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), please visit us at .The Courseware Development team produces learning content for various audiences, enabling our internal and external customers to be successful with OpenText solutions. We particularly support the OpenText Learning Services delivery teams to achieve revenue goals as well as support the enablement goals of the department.In this position, you will work in an enthusiastic team creating high quality, technical learning content in a variety of formats purposed for various audiences (end-user through developer), for a wide range of OpenText products and solutions. We develop conventional course manuals (for instructor-led training), distance learning, and eLearning (including video and simulation) that may include student books, instructor presentation materials, learning aids, online learning content, certification exam questions, and other products and materials as required. This position operates in a very dynamic environment with regular addition of newly supported products and solutions as well as updates to existing learning content based on varying product release schedules. This position requires minimal travel. Note: this role works in office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.YOU ARE GREAT AT
  • plan, design and create new courses in various learning content formats (conventional manuals, eLearning, video, simulation, and distance learning) as the demand arises
  • update existing courseware and determine what changes are required when new product and solution versions are released, including the research and testing of new product functionality
  • manage each course update or new course as a project, meeting deadlines and milestones along the way
  • work as a subject matter expert in your specializations (products and/or solutions) to assist others on the team just as you will be supported by them
  • review and test peer learning content
  • deliver training to OpenText employees, customers, and partners in your area of expertise as well as train the trainer as required, including annual user conference
  • work with and create virtualized lab environments
  • communicate effectively with the Sr. Manager of Courseware Development to provide feedback on projects, schedule, priorities, and other position responsibilities
  • other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
  • excellent technical, English grammar, technical writing, and communication skills. This position requires the applicant to learn and to adapt very quickly to new products, solutions, and technologies and then to communicate the concepts effectively
  • expertise with SAP products, especially SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Procure to Pay and Order to Cash processes (preferably S/4HANA but SAP ECC is acceptable), intermediate technical experience (ABAP, Workflow, or BASIS) is a bonus
  • expertise with OpenText products and solutions, especially document management solutions such as OpenText Content Management (Content Server) and OpenText Core Content Management, and any OpenText SAP Partner Products (Vendor Invoice Management for SAP Solutions, OpenText Archiving and Document Access for SAP Solutions, OpenText Content Management (Extended ECM) for SAP Solutions, OpenText Core Content Management for SAP SuccessFactors, OpenText Content Management (Extended ECM) for SAP SuccessFactors, OpenText Core Capture for SAP Solutions, OpenText Capture for SAP Solutions) are a strong asset as well as experience/expertise with SaaS software platforms, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Windows (client and server)/Linux operating systems, VMWare/Hyper-V virtualization, Kubernetes/containerization, and cloud computing platforms such as Azure
  • Web development skills such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript would be helpful, as well as an understanding of JSON, XML, and CSV file formats
  • programming skills are as asset (C# and Java) as well as a good comfort level with Eclipse and/or Visual Studio
  • experience with various authoring applications including Microsoft Office applications (focus on Word and PowerPoint), Adobe FrameMaker, XML authoring environments, and eLearning development tools (Adobe Captivate, HTML5, Synthesia, LearnExperts LEAi among others)
  • formal courseware development training or equivalent experience is an asset (e.g., Friesen-Kaye or Langevin)
  • preferably a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Programming or a related field such as Adult Learning with three or more years of courseware and/or eLearning experience authoring technical curriculum aimed at consultant, administrators and/or developers
  • experience in instructor-led training an asset as this may be required from time to time
  • strong ability to work independently and with other team members on joint development projects
  • project management skills when dealing with each update or new course as a project along with deadlines, milestones, and possible obstacles
Why Join OpenText?At OpenText, we value innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement. We empower employees to lead change, create impact, and grow their careers in an inclusive and collaborative environment.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 . Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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