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.
THE IMPACT
The Senior Marketing Program Manager, part of the Corporate Events team, is responsible for developing and executing the strategy and programs that drive standardization of event frameworks across Field Marketing. This role acts as the critical bridge between Corporate Events and Field Marketing, ensuring alignment, consistency, and executional excellence across all regions. The ideal candidate will bring structure and scalability to event planning and reporting, enabling Field Marketing teams with the tools, processes, and best practices needed to deliver high-impact events. In addition, this role plays a hands-on programmatic role in supporting Tier 1 events owned by the Corporate Events team, from planning through execution.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
Serve as the key liaison between Corporate Events and Field Marketing to ensure alignment and executional success across global and regional events.
Lead the strategy and project management of initiatives that establish a standardized event framework for Field Marketing, balancing global consistency with regional flexibility.
Own and evolve theEvents Hub, a central resource for scalable, repeatable event processes, templates, and tools.
Drive pre-, during-, and post-event coordination, ensuring smooth handoffs and clear ownership between Corporate Events and Field Marketing.
Lead weekly executive-level reporting on event performance, including registration, pipeline, and revenue metrics.
Oversee theSpeaker Bureau process and ensure consistency in speaker content, templates, and approval workflows.
Optimize visibility into the global event landscape through tools like theKey Event Tracker (or new platforms), enabling accurate planning and reporting.
Enable Field Marketing with structured onboarding, education, and resources to drive consistent event execution.
Support key elements of Tier 1 event execution, including expo management, session production, and speaker engagement.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience in event program management, marketing operations, or field marketing with a focus on large-scale event execution.
Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting on event performance, pipeline impact, and revenue tracking.
Demonstrated ability to project manage and establish effective working relationships with a diverse group of business partners, supervisors and peers and senior executives.
Proven ability to develop scalable frameworks that align regional flexibility with global consistency.
Extremely organized and pro-active to effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience in delivering executive-level reports and briefings
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
Robust problem-solving skills and creative thinking to overcome challenges.
Comfortable operating in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
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. Our 30-year legacy encompasses delivering over 700 innovative products and services, with over 120,000 enterprise customers, including +8 of the Top 100 companies, and 150 million end users. We are excited to share that for the fifth year in a row, OpenText has been named one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes!
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, ****** 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 [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
THE IMPACT
The Senior Marketing Program Manager, part of the Corporate Events team, is responsible for developing and executing the strategy and programs that drive standardization of event frameworks across Field Marketing. This role acts as the critical bridge between Corporate Events and Field Marketing, ensuring alignment, consistency, and executional excellence across all regions. The ideal candidate will bring structure and scalability to event planning and reporting, enabling Field Marketing teams with the tools, processes, and best practices needed to deliver high-impact events. In addition, this role plays a hands-on programmatic role in supporting Tier 1 events owned by the Corporate Events team, from planning through execution.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
Serve as the key liaison between Corporate Events and Field Marketing to ensure alignment and executional success across global and regional events.
Lead the strategy and project management of initiatives that establish a standardized event framework for Field Marketing, balancing global consistency with regional flexibility.
Own and evolve theEvents Hub, a central resource for scalable, repeatable event processes, templates, and tools.
Drive pre-, during-, and post-event coordination, ensuring smooth handoffs and clear ownership between Corporate Events and Field Marketing.
Lead weekly executive-level reporting on event performance, including registration, pipeline, and revenue metrics.
Oversee theSpeaker Bureau process and ensure consistency in speaker content, templates, and approval workflows.
Optimize visibility into the global event landscape through tools like theKey Event Tracker (or new platforms), enabling accurate planning and reporting.
Enable Field Marketing with structured onboarding, education, and resources to drive consistent event execution.
Support key elements of Tier 1 event execution, including expo management, session production, and speaker engagement.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience in event program management, marketing operations, or field marketing with a focus on large-scale event execution.
Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting on event performance, pipeline impact, and revenue tracking.
Demonstrated ability to project manage and establish effective working relationships with a diverse group of business partners, supervisors and peers and senior executives.
Proven ability to develop scalable frameworks that align regional flexibility with global consistency.
Extremely organized and pro-active to effectively manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience in delivering executive-level reports and briefings
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
Robust problem-solving skills and creative thinking to overcome challenges.
Comfortable operating in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
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. Our 30-year legacy encompasses delivering over 700 innovative products and services, with over 120,000 enterprise customers, including +8 of the Top 100 companies, and 150 million end users. We are excited to share that for the fifth year in a row, OpenText has been named one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes!
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, ****** 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 [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr. Marketing Program Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Waterloo offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
