Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications(Applications Delivery & Operations)

Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications (Applications Delivery & Operations)

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.

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Your Impact

OpenText is seeking a Senior Manager of Solution Delivery and Development to act as a liaison between business stakeholders and lead delivery teams within the IT organization. This individual will be expected to act as the lead on various initiatives within the IT domain and will be accountable for working closely with internal technology teams to design, develop, and implement system enhancements.

What The Role Offers

• Own IT related solutions / programs in the Professional Services IT Systems domain e.g. Netsuite OpenAir
• Manage onshore development workforce
• Partner with offshore development COE to ensure staffing
• Implement continuous improvement development through modern coding frameworks and best practices.
• Accountable for threading multi-phased solutions / projects across multiple releases into one coherent solution / program.
• Work with stakeholders and within the team to develop aggressive, yet achievable, delivery roadmaps.
• Drive the adoption of agile principles by collaborating with the Agile Coach, empowering the team to deliver value through continuous improvement and innovation.
• Accountable for IT HLD (High Level Design) / DDD (Detailed Design Document) : content, completion and quality.
• Drive & contribute to project solutions – JAD sessions, responsible for gathering input / documenting HLD.
• Accountable for aligning all technology teams (Digital, Network) when delivering IT solutions.
• Support Architecture (Enterprise and Solution Architects) in defining overall solution approach in partnership with technology stakeholders.
• Support the Project Manager throughout project life cycle.
• Work with Enterprise Architecture and procurement on defining vendor expectations.
• Working with the PM, Application teams and governance in the creation and management of governance / gating artifacts.
• Accountable / responsible for the managing change requests.
• Responsible (in partnership with the PM / application teams) for the negotiation of code drop dates in balance with business requested delivery dates.
• Support testing teams / activities : test plan / case consultation and manage defect triage with appropriate application teams.
• Work closely with third‑party technology vendors; ability to challenge the vendor design to ensure what is being built satisfies the needs of our business partners.
• Liaise with other technology solution delivery groups including the Network and Infrastructure teams to ensure smooth delivery of projects and application support for the business.
• Work with the Business Unit, Go to Market team, Planning, and Engagement teams to develop realistic project plans that clearly state project deliverables and timelines.
• Manage project and portfolio budgets and assist in managing cost‑center financials.
• Coordinate team efforts to resolve complex issues and conflicts and elevate to executive level wherever required.
• Endorse quality, innovation and timely communication of issues / opportunities. Coach team members in delivery, issue management and risk management.

What You Need To Succeed

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. This role will allow you to make an impact by assisting in the evolution of the MDS offerings to address the changing needs of the company.

OpenText’s efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides directions on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender identity, 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.

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