OpenText

Principal Product Manager

OpenText$120K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or certifications in Product/Cloud are a plus.
  • 10+ years of extensive experience in cloud, software, or product management within global, high-tech environments.
  • Strong knowledge of major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Familiarity with sovereign cloud and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence, manage stakeholders effectively, and drive results in complex settings.
  • Excellent critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and prioritize the cloud services roadmap to align with strategy, security, and sovereignty needs.
  • Lead end-to-end onboarding, release management, and change approval processes for smooth delivery at scale.
  • Act as a trusted contact for customers and internal teams regarding compliance and sovereign cloud requirements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to enhance adoption and drive business growth.
  • Translate market insights and compliance needs into clear product requirements and outcomes.
  • Establish scalable frameworks and cost models that improve efficiency and standardization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Full Job Description
YOUR IMPACT

The Cloud Services Product Management (CSPM) team leads the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle delivery of OpenText Cloud offerings, enabling scalable deployment and consistent commercialization. This role partners across commercial, operational, and technical teams to drive measurable business outcomes, with a strong focus on sovereign cloud solutions for government and enterprise customers. As a product management leader, you will define value propositions, align strategic plans, and advocate for customer needs while translating market insights and compliance requirements into actionable product decisions. Success in this role comes from combining strong business acumen, stakeholder leadership, and a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to delivering impactful cloud services.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
  • Own and prioritize the cloud services roadmap, aligning initiatives with strategy, security, and sovereignty requirements
  • Lead end-to-end onboarding, release management, and change approval processes to ensure smooth delivery at scale
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for customers and internal teams on compliance and sovereign cloud requirements
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Architecture, Compliance, and Operations to drive adoption and business growth
  • Translate market insights, partner input, and compliance needs into clear product requirements and outcomes
  • Establish scalable frameworks and cost models that improve efficiency, standardization, and overall value delivery

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA or certifications in Product/Cloud are assets)
  • Extensive experience (10+ years) in cloud, software, or product management within global, high-tech environments
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including infrastructure, networking, and service models
  • Familiarity with sovereign cloud and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
  • Proven ability to lead through influence, manage stakeholders effectively, and drive results in complex environments
  • Excellent critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, results-focused mindset


Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we9re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

California Residents: The pay range above is a reasonable estimate of salary based on pay scale, candidate experience, skills, and education. In addition to the comprehensive benefits noted above, the role may be eligible for bonus or commissions.

About OpenText

OpenText Corporation is a Canadian company that develops and sells enterprise information management software. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. OpenText software applications manage content or unstructured data for large companies, government agencies, and professional service firms. OpenText aims to help customers digitize their operations and optimize their information management processes. The company has made several acquisitions over the years to expand its product offerings and customer base. OpenText has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Learn more about OpenText
Size
14,300 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
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