Principal Product Manager

Company: OpenText
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.-- OpenText is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the TeamSite product-management team and help our customers deliver personalized and engaging omnichannel experiences. OpenText TeamSite brings together content, process, and applications to create and deliver optimized and personalized interactions across the full customer journey, from awareness to purchase to advocacy and recommendation. As a Principal Product Manager, you will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to become a market expert who understands the unique needs of our customers, and you will convert that knowledge into innovative features that enhance customer experiences. The successful candidate must have exceptional problem-solving skills, strong business judgment, and demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams. We're looking for individuals who can legally work out of the USA - San Francisco Bay Area or out of Canada, ideally near Richmond Hill, Ontario You Are Great At

• Working closely with engineering, user experience, QA, and other teams to drive product direction and ensure consistent delivery and quality of new releases
• Writing detailed product requirements, user stories, and end-to-end use cases for major features and enhancements
• Communicating complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization
• Being a tireless advocate for customers, translating their needs into clearly defined product requirements
• Participating in one or more scrum teams as a product owner to define goals, set priorities, and handle backlog
• Developing a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, and identifying key areas of competitive differentiation
• Researching and identifying new opportunities for our business to innovate on behalf of our customers
• Making data-driven decisions while showing the willingness and ambition to take reasonable risks when the available data is ambiguous
• Collaborating with product marketing and sales teams to deliver products and features to market
• Defining and tracking success metrics for the features you launch What It Takes
  • At least 10 years of defining, driving, and delivering great user experiences in software products, with at least 5 years of experience as a product manager for enterprise or SaaS-based products preferred
  • Experience with complex applications used by a broad set of user personas (in our case: developers, marketing professionals, content engineers)
  • Ability to collaborate and influence effectively across cross-functional teams
  • Solid understanding of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and deep learning
  • Ability to prioritize complex and often competing deliverables and develop creative strategies to maintain progress toward business objectives despite various roadblocks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex ideas in presentations and discussions with business and technical staff
  • Comfortable presenting to audiences of all levels, including senior executives and key customers
  • Experience working with teams that employ Agile software-development methodologies
  • Accustomed to working in an international environment involving multiple development sites across different time zones
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; MBA and/or software development experience a plus
  • Experience with digital experience platforms, web-based content-management solutions, or marketing-automation platforms a plus At OpenText we understand and value diversity in our employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status or sexual orientation. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email accommodationrequests@opentext.com. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws including but not limited to:--Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA) ,--Equal Employment Opportunity-- --and--Employee Polygraph Protection Act OPENTEXT ---THE INFORMATION COMPANY Our growing team is mapping the future of Information Management, and we continue to make new discoveries that expand its boundaries. Join us and be part of a winning team, where the opportunities for your career are limitless.-- From its innovative start as a research project by University of Waterloo professors in 1991, OpenText has grown into a global company with offices in more than 35 countries. Our high- performance culture has forged our growth and is an excellent fit for people looking to push themselves to learn and do more. It's our time to lead, and as part of our team, it will be your time too. Our continued growth will provide you the opportunity to explore, learn and chart an exciting career path while enjoying a good work-life balance.-- Perks--
    If you thrive in a dynamic work environment, there is always a new horizon to explore. We are proud to offer excellent benefits, challenging work and competitive financial rewards.-- Benefits--
    Our employee programs prioritize employees' well-being and that of their families. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan, education assistance, a wellness/fitness reimbursement and time off to volunteer.-- Social events--
    With offices around the world and flexible work arrangements, OpenText strives to make sure all our employees feel connected. Teamwork extends to our social lives too from local social events to company-wide activities, we want our employees to take time to relax and have fun. Corporate Citizenship
    Corporate Citizenship is more than a program for us, it is engrained in our purpose, impact, and approach to doing business. Through numerous volunteer initiatives, we support education and innovation for global change. Explore your career and your potential. Become an OpenText Voyager.

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