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 chance 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, mar

📌 Director, Corporate Communications (Toronto)
🏢 opentext
📍 Toronto