Lead Consultant
About this role
Hiring Manager: Martin Schwanke
Talent Acquisition Advisor: Lea Mencner
Job Code Level: CGP4
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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
As a Lead Consultant (ECM Solutions), you will lead enterprise clients through complex digital transformation initiatives using OpenText Content Management, Extended ECM, AI-powered solutions, and cloud technologies. You will act as a trusted advisor from discovery and solution design through implementation and adoption, partnering closely with Delivery, Pre-Sales, Sales, and Client Success teams. You'll also play a key role in mentoring consultants while staying hands-on in the design, customization, integration, and deployment of enterprise solutions.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
- Lead enterprise-scale OpenText Content Management modernization and migration projects
- Partner directly with clients as a trusted business and technical advisor
- Facilitate discovery, architecture, AI, and automation workshops with senior stakeholders
- Influence solution strategy across ECM, Information Governance, Cloud, and AI initiatives
- Stay hands-on with solution configuration, integrations, troubleshooting, and deployments
- Support strategic pre-sales pursuits, solution demonstrations, and client presentations
- Mentor and develop Consultants and Senior Consultants while shaping technical excellence
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Proven ability to lead complex client engagements and consulting teams
- Track record of designing and delivering Enterprise Content Management solutions
- Strong hands-on expertise with Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, REST APIs, XML, JSON, and enterprise integrations
- Proven ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise software in cloud and hybrid environments
- Hands-on experience with AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, AI agents, automation, and prompt engineering
- Strong workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and communication skills in client-facing environment
- Professional fluency in German and English
ONE LAST THING
At OpenText, you'll join a culture built on trust, accountability, innovation, and collaboration, where you're empowered to take ownership and make a real impact. You'll have the opportunity to shape client strategy, lead high-profile transformation programs, and influence the future of Information Management, Cloud, and AI solutions while continuing to grow as a technical leader. With flexibility, strong career development opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies, this is a role where your expertise can make a lasting difference.
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 submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Company at a glance
OpenText is a leading Cloud and AI company that provides organizations around the world with a comprehensive suite of Business AI, Business Clouds, and Business Technology. We help organizations grow, innovate, become more efficient and effective, and do so in a trusted and secure way—through Information Management.
OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), founded in 1991 in Waterloo, has a rich history of helping customers manage their most important asset—information. Originating from a collaboration to digitize the Oxford English Dictionary, OpenText has grown into a global leader in information management. With over 120,000 enterprise customers across 180 countries, OpenText supports 98 of the top 100 global companies. A wide breadth of offerings uniquely positions OpenText to help customers unlock the value of that information using Al, cloud, and security innovations.
At OpenText, our culture is at the heart of everything we do—and today, that includes being proudly AI-first. We’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, with artificial intelligence integrated into how we work, solve problems, and innovate together.
By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, we empower digital knowledge workers and drive forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of information management. We believe our success comes from the strength of our team—talent that AI can’t replace—and we’re committed to attracting and supporting those who bring unique insight, adaptability, and creativity.
Because at OpenText, people aren’t just our greatest asset—they’re the reason we shine in an AI-powered world. Join us at OpenText and become part of a team where your talents and ideas are truly valued.
Top Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible working environment
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