Vice President of Data, AI & Analytics

OpenText


Date: 16 hours ago
City: Waterloo, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
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.

YOUR IMPACT
At OpenText, we’re on a mission to transform how we harness the power of data. As the Vice President of Data, AI& Analyticsin our IT organization, you are pivotal in shaping and executing our data strategy, ensuring that data architecture aligns with business goals and operational efficiencies. Your expertise in data governance, management, and analytics enables you to lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions that drive business insights. As part of the senior leadership team, you will foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and innovation, leveraging your strong leadership capabilities to enhance data operations across the organization.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

  • Lead a cross-functional team of data architects, analysts, and engineers to design and implement data strategies aligned to business objectives
  • Inspire and partner with global teams to evaluate technology trends, build business cases, and drive strategic roadmaps
  • Champion a vision for a data-driven organization that leverages emerging technologies such as cloud, AI, and advanced analytics
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive enterprise data architecture program that ensures integration and communication across systems
  • Identify opportunities in emerging data technologies to enhance analytics capabilities and foster innovation
  • Promote best practices in data governance, balancing business needs with privacy, compliance, and risk
  • Represent OpenText in data-related initiatives and establish a presence as a thought leader in the data space
  • Collaborate with senior business leaders to advise on data-driven strategies that improve customer experience and outcomes
  • Lead data integration due diligence during mergers and acquisitions, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Define and track KPIs to measure performance and drive continuous improvement in data operations
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or a related field; Master’s preferred
  • 15+ years of experience in data management, architecture, and operations within IT
  • 10+ years leading strategic data initiatives and complex enterprise-scale projects
  • Proven experience in data modeling, database design, and data warehousing
  • Deep knowledge of analytics tools, BI platforms, and reporting solutions
  • Strong understanding of business principles, data governance frameworks, and compliance standards
  • Analytical thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills and a data-first mindset
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
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. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

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