Principal Product Manager

Job Description

OPENTEXT 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. OPENTEXT 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 some of the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. OpenText Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) empowers organizations to manage the core application lifecycle from requirements through deployment. It offers critical visibility, governance, and collaboration to deliver predictable, repeatable, and scalable software delivery in hybrid cloud environments. YOUR IMPACT As a Principal Product Manager - ALM , you will play a pivotal role in bridging business strategy and technical execution. You will drive the vision, roadmap, and execution of our ALM product portfolio, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that align with customer needs and business goals. You ll also be instrumental in mentoring team members and aligning internal and external stakeholders around product strategy. WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for the ALM product line Conduct deep market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, white spaces, and differentiators Lead product lifecycle activities from ideation to launch, including requirement definition, stakeholder alignment, and post-launch support Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, support, and sales to bring best-in-class solutions to market Write clear, actionable Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and epics to drive Agile development Understand and influence P&L, define annual targets, and track performance metrics Ensure alignment of ALM within the broader OpenText portfolio, driving product integrations and positioning Provide strategic coaching and guidance to other product managers, fostering a culture of experimentation and customer-centric development Evangelize the product vision to internal stakeholders, partners, and customers Work closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment with company objectives WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 12+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, ideally in enterprise or B2B SaaS environments Proven success in launching and scaling products across various stages of the lifecycle Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies with direct experience working in Agile teams Exceptional analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle and ALM practices Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives and external stakeholders Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority Strategic thinker with a strong ability to prioritize and balance multiple objectives Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; MBA or equivalent experience is highly desirable DESIRABLE SKILLS Experience in coaching product teams on hypothesis-driven development and OKR alignment Strong background in integrating multiple products across a portfolio Experience engaging with customer advisory boards and analyst briefings Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Passion for working in fast-paced, collaborative environments OpenTexts 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. . Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenTexts vibrant workplace.