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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.\nAI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.\nAt 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.\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\nThe Senior Program Manager, Market Readiness & Growth Programs, serves as the strategic interface between Professional Services and key commercial stakeholder groups across OpenText, including Business Unit Specialist Sales, Professional Services Business Unit Leads, Product Marketing, Sales Enablement, and Sales Leadership. 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You will help shape how OpenText Professional Services aligns to company growth priorities, influences commercialization strategy, and delivers market-ready solutions that drive business outcomes for customers and shareholders.\nONE LAST THING\nOpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Join us and consult our global clients on their journey into the cloud.\nOpenText'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.\nIf you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.\nCompensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 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