Field Operations Director

OpenText; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Field Operations Director to support their Cybersecurity business across the U.S. and Europe. This strategic role entails managing forecasts, driving sales productivity, and collaborating with senior leaders to shape operations. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in Sales Operations and a strong analytical background.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance-based incentives

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Sales or Revenue Operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing forecasts and analytics.
• Experience in enterprise software sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational rigor to ensure sales productivity.
• Manage forecasting, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with senior sales leadership.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Salesforce expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hiring Manager: Emma Burgaz

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Kristina Poplin

Job Code Level: RGM4

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YOUR IMPACT

Join OpenText as a Field Operations Director supporting our Cybersecurity business across the U.S. and Western Europe. In this highly strategic role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior sales leadership and drive the operational rigor needed to ensure sales productivity, accurate forecasting, and smooth business execution. Reporting to the VP of Field Operations and PMO, you'll deliver critical planning, analytics, and enablement support while working cross-functionally across global teams. Your contributions will directly impact our go-to-market strategy and customer experience as you help scale one of OpenText’s most dynamic business segments.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• A central role in shaping field operations for our Cybersecurity business across two key global regions

• Partnership with senior sales leadership to drive forecasting accuracy, pipeline health, and business planning

• Exposure to global, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Finance, GTM Strategy, and other teams

• A high-impact opportunity to bring operational excellence to one of OpenText’s fastest-growing areas

• The chance to build a deep understanding of enterprise software and cybersecurity go-to-market motions

• Career development pathways within the WW Sales Operations organization and beyond

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 10+ years of experience in Sales or Revenue Operations in a global, matrixed environment

• Strong analytical mindset with a high degree of accuracy and ability to deliver executive-ready outputs

• Demonstrated experience managing forecasts, pipeline analytics, business cadence, and planning

• Expertise in Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business analysis tools

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement

• Experience in enterprise software sales; cybersecurity industry experience is a plus

• Ability to work across time zones and manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

SALARY STATEMENT

Compensation for this role will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, including a competitive base salary, performance-based incentives, and participation in OpenText’s comprehensive benefits package.

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 in 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.

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.

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