OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY
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.
AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.
At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.
Come and join our Professional Services team based in EMEA Headquarters in Grasbrunn with your commitment as a
Manager Professional Services EMEA
YOUR IMPACT
You will lead and develop a team of technical Managed Services professionals delivering operational services to enterprise customers across EMEA. As a people leader, you will be accountable for team performance, service delivery excellence, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement, foster innovation, and help shape the future of Managed Services through automation and scalable delivery practices.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Managed Services professionals across EMEA.
- Own resource planning, staffing, utilization, and overall team effectiveness.
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex customer, technical, and operational challenges
- Ensure service delivery excellence through SLA compliance, operational governance, and best practices
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and AI-enabled operations
- Partner with Support, Cloud Operations, Product Engineering, Professional Services, and Customer Success teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, talent development, hiring, and building high-performing teams
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years of people leadership responsibility
- Strong technical background gained through experience in Managed Services, Technical Support, Cloud Operations, Professional Services, or a similar customer-facing technology environment
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively engage technical and business audiences
- Solid understanding of Managed Services delivery models, operational processes, service management best practices (ITIL), and continuous service improvement
- Fluent English and German language skills both written and spoken are mandatory
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 part of the Professional Services organization, you'll influence the Managed Services strategy across EMEA while leading teams that deliver exceptional customer outcomes through operational excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
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[email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
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