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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.

Senior Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, hands-on Senior Engineering manager who can lead and develop a team of software engineers and managers. You will be responsible for leading a team in full stack product development of enterprise software. You must have good technical acumen, troubleshoot design issues and if needed roll up sleeves to debug code and aptitude to oversee & coach the team on agile practices, building enterprise software, performance, scalability & maintainability. You will be expected to manage the dynamics of the fast paced environment, multitude of technology. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating resources, tuning processes in order to make quality & timely deliveries.

What you'll do

• Guide and coach first line managers and senior technical members in the domain/product in ensuring successful and timely project deliveries with sufficient risk mitigations
• Exhibit cross-functional knowledge to monitor efficiency of the systems/process in the entire software development and supply chain
• Strategic engagement with Product Management team and Customer facing teams to understand the product opportunities and influence the roadmaps
• Handle customer escalations and provide swift actions and satisfactory experience to the customers
• Ability to create goals, facilitate cascade through first line management, provide clarity & priority of the same in line with organization goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to conduct effective group/stakeholder meetings
• Strong interpersonal strengths to understand the strength of the team, conflict management work towards excellence
• Effective talent management within the group, and setting up good hiring and training plans
• Working across the group with peers for shared goals
• Effective budget utilization within the group
• Good leadership and negotiation skills to deal with ambiguities and challenging interactions
• Innovative thought process in problem solving
• Develop & manage relationships through the organization to re-inforce culture of collaboration
• Keep abreast of latest technologies, best practice and apply relevant to the org,
• Champion best practices, lead the change in adoption of new process / technology and take corrective actions where required.

You are good at

• 20+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years as a people manager, at least 2 years as manager of manager in enterprise application software development
• 4+ years hands-on role in product development using Java, J2EE, React, Angular, AngularJS, Kubernetes/containers, IPaaS, Postgresql, object oriented concepts and design, programming experience, worked in micro service architecture and exhibited good problem solving skills
• Strong fundamentals in agile development methodologies and leading multiple teams simultaneously
• Strong leadership in project management providing right balance of quality & time
• Excellent people leadership skills to mentor/coach the team, establish credibility, and provide longer term vision and motivation to the team
• Ability & flexibility to work with cross functional members across Product Management, Customer Support/Representatives, Designers, Testing and Documentation.

Desirable experience

• Understanding/Certifications in one or more of the big 3 hyperscalers (Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), Scrum/Agile, Service Management domain, ITIL
• Experience in developing & delivering software using Behavioural/Test Driven Development (BDD/TDD) models

At OpenText we understand and value diversity in our employees and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status or sexual orientation. We draw on our diversity and collective genius as we continue to shape a better future for our customers and be the Best Place to Work for our employees- nothing is off the table at OpenText. If you require accommodation in completing the application process please email accommodationrequests@opentext.com

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, sexual 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 at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.