Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications

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.

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At Open Text, 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.

Your Impact Open Text  is everywhere. Our technology quietly powers the systems the world runs on, from the supply chains that stock store shelves to the data that keeps banks, hospitals and governments running. And in the age of AI, Open Text provides the trusted data foundation that allows AI agents to act. If you want to help tell the story of a company powering the enterprise data transformation behind AI and build its reputation with the people who matter most, this role is for you.

We’re seeking a proactive communications professional with a strong read on the political environment to join as Manager, Communications & Public Affairs. Reporting to the Director, Communications & Public Affairs, the Manager will help build and protect Open Text’s reputation by advancing the company’s public affairs agenda and supporting communications for the CEO, CFO and other senior leaders. This role is for a proactive, sharp thinker who can keep multiple high-visibility work streams moving, and partner across the business to turn strategy into high-quality execution.

What

The Role Offers Public Affairs Support communications programs that build Open Text’s reputation and profile with government decision makers around the world, working closely with Government Relations and Worldwide Public Sector Sales to position the company as a trusted partner to key stakeholders.

Note:

this role does not carry direct government relations or lobbying responsibilities.

Help plan and execute public affairs announcements and events, including coordinating across internal stakeholders such as Government Relations, Worldwide Public Sector, Legal, Marketing and business leaders and drafting communications products including news releases, speeches, remarks and talking points.

Support crisis and issues communications as needed, including drafting messaging and stakeholder materials.

Executive Communications Support internal and external communications for the CEO, CFO and other senior leaders, from organizing town halls, listening tours and market visits to drafting speeches, remarks, media briefings and executive messages.

Coordinate with the Office of the CEO on the planning and logistics of CEO communications activities and appearances, internally and externally.

Help develop and execute a thought leadership program with key internal stakeholders, positioning Open Text's executive team as authoritative voices on topics including AI, data management and data trust.

Manage the execution of executive communications, coordinating timing, sequencing and distribution of messages across internal channels.

What You Need to Succeed4–6 years of experience in corporate, executive or public affairs communications, ideally including experience in politics or communication consulting.

A strong understanding of the political landscape, with an interest in domestic and global politics and the ability to assess what developments mean for Open Text’s business.

Sharp critical thinking and a proactive approach. You get to the heart of an issue quickly, anticipate needs and…