OpenText

Sr. Director, PS Sales (Public Sector - North East US)

OpenText$176K — $264K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field preferred.
  • Proven experience leading Professional Services for Enterprise-class customers with sustained revenue growth.
  • Experience in building and motivating high-performing teams fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Strong leadership with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
  • Background in EIM, ECM, BPM, Cyber Security, AI, or IT Operations Management industries.
  • Customer-focused mindset dedicated to service excellence and successful engagements.
  • Strong business acumen with analytical capabilities to drive performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead growth of the Professional Services business across the Americas, driving revenue and bookings.
  • Develop business development strategies targeting Enterprise-class customers.
  • Create innovative market routes using thought leadership and understanding of OpenText solutions.
  • Coach and mentor a high-performing sales organization to exceed objectives.
  • Build trusted executive-level customer relationships for exceptional client experiences.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to maximize customer success.
  • Define and execute strategies as a member of the Americas Professional Services Leadership Team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Full Job Description
YOUR IMPACT
As the Sr. Director, Professional Services Sales, Americas, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of OpenText's Professional Services business across the region. This is more than a sales leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape strategy, expand market presence, strengthen customer partnerships, and lead high-performing teams that deliver exceptional business outcomes. As a key member of the Americas Professional Services Leadership Team, you will influence the direction of the business, drive revenue growth, and ensure our services offerings align with evolving customer and company needs.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
• Lead the growth and expansion of the Professional Services business across the Americas region, driving revenue, bookings, and long-term business success.
• Develop and execute business development strategies focused on Enterprise-class customers, identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and penetrate new markets.
• Create innovative routes to market through thought leadership and deep understanding of OpenText solutions and services.
• Coach, mentor, and empower a high-performing sales organization to consistently exceed revenue and bookings objectives across both new and recurring business.
• Build trusted executive-level relationships with customers and deliver an exceptional client experience through strong partnership and engagement.
• Collaborate across Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and other key stakeholder groups to mobilize the full strength of OpenText for customer success.
• Serve as a key member of the Americas Professional Services Leadership Team, helping define and execute strategies that achieve and surpass company objectives.
• Ensure Professional Services offerings remain aligned with customer requirements, market demands, and OpenText business priorities while supporting additional responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field preferred, with willingness to travel regionally and globally as required.
• Proven experience growing and leading Professional Services organizations serving Enterprise-class customers, with a demonstrated track record of sustained revenue growth and business expansion.
• Experience building, developing, retaining, and motivating high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence, collaborate, and work effectively across all organizational levels and functions.
• Experience within the Enterprise Information Management (EIM), Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Business Process Management (BPM), Cyber Security, AI, IT Operations Management or related industries.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering service excellence and successful customer engagements through team leadership.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to leverage metrics and operational insights to drive performance and achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage in meaningful business discussions with senior leaders and executives.

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. As Director, Professional Services Sales, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing services business, influence strategic direction at the leadership level, and help customers realize the full value of OpenText solutions while leading a talented team to exceptional results.

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, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $176,500 - $264,700; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

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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