Sr. Manager, Enterprise Applications

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION 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.

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The Chief Data Office (CDO) Group at OpenText manages the organization’s Finance Systems, with a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA – Simple Finance as the core ERP platform. This team delivers end-to-end financial solutions through a combination of system configuration, process enhancements and custom software development, ensuring compliance with SAP best practices. Their responsibilities include maintaining integrated financial processes, implementing governance and quality standards, and driving innovation in financial operations that support OpenText’s global business needs.

Your Impact

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Business Systems will lead a cross‑functional SAP team delivering scalable solutions across Finance, Procurement, and Travel & Expense. The ideal leader has hands‑on SAP experience, a track record managing developers and functional leads, and a continuous‑improvement mindset—driving automation, reliability, and business value.

What the role offers

As a Senior Manager, Enterprise Business Systems, you will:

• Oversee design, build, test, and deployment for enhancements and projects across SAP ERP On-Prem, SAP Ariba and SAP Concur
• Define operating rhythms (stand‑ups, sprint reviews, release planning) and enable high‑quality and on time delivery through DevOps/CI‑CD processes
• Ensure stable operations (incident/problem/change), meeting or exceeding SLAs
• Identify and deliver automation opportunities (e.g., RPA, workflow, bots, API‑led integration, job scheduling), reducing manual touchpoints and cycle time
• Champion standardization, templating, and reuse; implement monitoring/observability, test automation, and quality gates
• Serve as primary IT point of contact for Finance, Procurement, and Travel stakeholders; translate business outcomes into product roadmaps and backlogs
• Facilitate intake and prioritization; deliver value iteratively with transparent metrics
• Lead resource planning, ensuring the team has optimal mix of in-house talent and partners
• Manage and mentor a team of SAP developers and functional leads; set goals, coach on best practices, and foster a culture of accountability and learning
• Collaborate and coordinate with cross domain leaders to deliver enhancements and projects
• Partner with enterprise architects to enforce solution architecture standards and data governance practices
• Contribute to cloud migration planning (e.g., RISE with SAP, hyperscaler hosting), data archiving strategies, and technical debt reduction
• Maintain documentation, change controls, and audit trails; enforce secure coding, data privacy, and access controls (GRC/SOD) to ensure that audit/compliance requirements are met or exceeded
• Manage vendor relationships and SOWs; track license utilization and optimize run costs

What you need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience; ITIL certification a plus
• 8–12+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years leading SAP teams (developers + functional leads)
• Solid understanding of SAP ERP On-Prem—finance, procurement, order to cash, AP/AR, and master data flows; familiarity with ABAP, IDocs, BAPIs, OData/APIs, and integration middleware (PI/PO)
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with SAP Ariba and SAP Concur
• Experience leading automation initiatives (RPA/workflow/jobs/APIs) with tangible productivity or quality gains
• Strong stakeholder management, budgeting, vendor/SI oversight, and executive communication skills

• People leadership & coaching experience

• Strategic/architectural thinker and experience with process optimization, automation and outcome‑driven delivery
• Asset: exposure to SAP Cloud (RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, Cloud ALM) and/or SAP cloud migration programs.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, 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.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 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.

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.