Manager, Project Management- Partner Renewal Governance Programs

OpenText

  • Waterloo, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 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 IMPACTAs Manager, Project Management, you will lead a team of Renewals Business Practices Partner Program Managers and play a hands-on and operational role in supporting, maintaining and enhancing our Partner renewal governance function. You will take ownership of critical governance activities across the Partner lifecycle and ensure policies, processes and controls are effectively implemented and reinforced across the business and partner community.WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
  • This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented leader who combines channel expertise with sound judgement, business awareness, and commitment to the required standards in accordance with our Partner strategy.
  • Drive results by effectively coaching and mentoring a team
  • Structure the team's ongoing work; reprioritizing plans to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Provide operational thought leadership by identifying and executing opportunities to streamline & improve existing practices
  • Leverage critical thinking and data analytics to audit, analyze and report on the efficacy of policies, identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive partner renewal business practices initiatives and improvements
  • Assist internal teams with policy enforcement in their business units, as well as developing, implementing and monitoring action plans
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Renewals, Partner, Sales, Support and Legal teams, and drive the implementation, adoption, and compliance with business standards
WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED
  • + 1 year leadership experience and 5+ years of Partner/Alliance management and Renewals or Sales background in the technology industry. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business is a plus.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • Detail oriented with a command of channel business, renewal, and sales deal cycles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to implement and communicate related initiatives and policies. Proven ability to effectively and constructively team and negotiate with stakeholders to influence and drive appropriate business outcomes.
  • Strong organizational, reporting, project and program management, critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced experience with Salesforce, Excel and PowerPoint.
One Last ThingAt 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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