Program Manager - AI

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.

The Opportunity:

The AI PMO organization is pivotal in leading and delivering our new Gen AI solutions to grow the organization in collaboration with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Professional Services teams. As a Project Manager, reporting to the Vice-President, AI PMO, you will be instrumental throughout the implementations that not only enhance customer satisfaction but also support new business opportunities that drive revenue growth for OpenText.

As an AI Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering of complex AI solutions within our organization. You will collaborate closely with all business stakeholders and their teams to understand their unique challenges and identify opportunities where AI can deliver significant value to customers. Work with IT teams to implement Professional services usecases on adoption of our internal AI Tool and report on the status, KPIs.

The ideal candidate understands AI Fundamentals, drive AI usage, help with driving data analysis, data cleansing activities across AI offerings and have worked with senior leadership presenting Program updates along with their KPIs.

You are great at:

• Strategic Alignment: Aligning AI projects with overall business objectives and securing stakeholder buy-in.
• Project/Program Management: Developing and executing comprehensive project plans, managing timelines, and budgets.
• Communication: Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative environment and building strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.

What It Takes:

To be successful at OpenText in this role, you should possess:

• A passion for driving business value through AI applications
• An ability to manage complex cross-functional programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• A deep understanding of AI concepts, including machine learning and large language models.
• Conflict resolution, early risk detection and program governance

Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in a project management role with a focus on AI or data-driven initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects from inception to completion.
• Understanding of AI concepts, including machine learning and large language models.
• Ability to create reports based on KPIs and communicate to SLT/ELT
• Experience in developing and executing project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effectively conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

OpenText's 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.

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