Director, Corporate Communications

OpenText; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText, The Information Company, seeks a Senior Director of Executive Communications & Public Affairs to shape company narratives, lead CEO communications, and advance public affairs agendas. You will partner with Government Relations to coordinate initiatives and oversee large-scale campaigns, reporting to the SVP Communications.

The role requires a strategic thinker, strong collaboration, and trusted relationships with senior executives.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of progressive external and internal communications experience.
• Experience as primary advisor to senior executives with high-quality executive content.
• Strong understanding of public affairs and policy communications environments.
• Ability to design and execute integrated, multi-channel campaigns across complex organizations.
• Exceptional written communication skills across executive voices and content types.
• Proven ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-moving environments with senior visibility.
• Experience in the technology sector or ability to quickly learn complex technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead thought leadership program positioning OpenText's executives as authoritative voices on AI and data management.
• Collaborate with agency partners to secure placements and editorial coverage.
• Align thought leadership with public affairs priorities with GR, IR and Legal stakeholders.
• Amplify executive voice across owned, earned and paid channels.
• Provide strategic CEO communications support for speeches, internal comms, and media interviews.
• Plan and coordinate CEO communications with the Office of the CEO for internal and external presence.
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns supporting government relations and public affairs objectives.
• Translate policy positions into accessible narratives for diverse external audiences.
• Coordinate with Government Relations to ensure aligned communications efforts; crisis comms guidance as needed.
• Lead internal CEO communications programs including town halls and leadership updates.

Skills

Executive communications

Public affairs

Crisis communications

Strategic storytelling

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Policy communications

Multichannel campaigns

Written communications

Tech industry experience

Job description

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.

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 are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

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.

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 are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact

OpenText is seeking an accomplished and strategic communications leader to serve as Senior Director, Executive Communications & Public Affairs to help build and protect company reputation. Reporting to the SVP Communications, the Senior Director will be responsible for building an open and transparent culture internally, while advancing OpenText's public affairs agenda through thought leadership campaigns and CEO communications.

This role requires a seasoned communications leader who has demonstrated experience shaping company narratives, partnering with Government Relations teams to advance public affairs initiatives and leading large-scale campaigns and issues. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, great collaborator, experienced people leader and someone who has earned the trust of senior executives.

The role is based in Toronto or Waterloo, Ontario and is integral to OpenText's global communications leadership team.

What The Role Offers

Thought Leadership

• Define and drive a thought leadership program that positions OpenText's executive team as authoritative voices on priority topics including AI, data management, data trust etc.
• Work collaboratively with agency partners to identify and secure meaningful placements, including editorial coverage and speaking engagements, that amplify the organization's strategic priorities
• Ensure thought leadership content is closely aligned with OpenText's public affairs position and company priorities, developed in close collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders including GR, IR and Legal
• Ensure consistent amplification of executive voice across owned, earned and paid channels

Executive & CEO Communications

• Senior communications advisor and content strategist for the CEO, providing support across keynote speeches, internal communications activities, stakeholder correspondence, media interviews and digital channels
• Prepare and develop clear and authentic executive communications materials that reflect the company purpose, culture and business priorities
• Partner with the Office of the CEO to plan and coordinate CEO communications activities and presence internally and externally with key stakeholders

Public Affairs Communications

• Develop and execute integrated communications campaigns that support OpenText's government relations and public affairs objectives
• Translate complex policy positions into accessible, compelling narratives for diverse external audiences
• Partner closely with the Government Relations team to ensure communications and policy engagement efforts are coordinated and mutually reinforcing. Note, this role does not carry direct government relations or lobbying responsibilities
• Lead communications planning for regulatory developments, policy milestones and government engagements that require a coordinated public-facing response
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, industry associations, media and influencers relevant to OpenText's priorities
• Assist in enterprise-wide crisis communication strategy, providing guidance on messaging, risk mitigation and stakeholder response

Internal Communications

• Develop and deliver a robust CEO internal communications program that keeps employees informed, aligned and connected to the company’s strategic plan
• Oversee CEO-led internal communications activity including town halls, listening tours, market visits and ongoing communication updates
• Ensure regional communications for location executives is aligned to company plan and priorities

What You Need To Succeed

• 15 years of progressive experience in external and internal communications
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly and build trust with the most senior leaders in an organization
• Demonstrated experience as the primary communications advisor to senior executives, with a proven record of producing high-quality executive content
• Thorough understanding of public affairs and policy communications environments and demonstrated ability to develop communications strategies that support government relations objectives
• Proven experience designing and executing integrated, multi-channel communications campaigns across complex, matrixed organizations
• Exceptional written communications skills, with the ability to write with precision, authority, and adaptability across executive voices and content types
• Demonstrated ability to perform in high‑pressure, fast‑moving environments with competing priorities and senior‑level visibility
• Experience in the technology sector, or the ability to quickly learn and confidently communicate complex technical topics
• Experience leading a high-performing

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 contact us at [e-mail]. 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. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. 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.