Sr. Director, Partner Marketing

USA (On-site)

$203K/yr – $305K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the global partner marketing strategy and programs to expand market reach and revenue, collaborating with cross-functional teams and executive partners.

  • Define and drive the partner marketing strategy and vision
  • Lead a high-performing partner marketing team and cross-functional programs
  • Measure success with data-driven insights and optimize investments

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the global partner marketing strategy and vision, aligning with business objectives and market trends.
  • Drive joint go-to-market programs with strategic partners to expand market reach and generate new revenue opportunities.
  • Build and nurture relationships with executive leaders across key partner organizations, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Lead a high-performing partner marketing team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Marketing, Global & Events Marketing, and Enablement to ensure seamless partner engagement.
  • Oversee the development of partner campaigns, events, sponsorships, and communications that amplify partner impact.
  • Champion the use of data-driven insights to measure program success and optimize marketing investment.
  • Represent OpenText at industry events, conferences, and executive forums as a thought leader in partner marketing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in partner marketing, channel management, or related leadership roles, ideally within the software or technology sector.
  • Proven track record of building and executing high-impact partner marketing strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong executive leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
  • Deep understanding of partner ecosystems, channel dynamics, and joint go-to-market models.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams, inspire innovation, and drive strategic alignment.
  • Strong ability to work across a matrixed organization and lead through influence.
  • Expertise in partner enablement, co-marketing programs, and global campaign execution.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
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OpenText

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.

Founded in 1991
Waterloo, Ontario, CAN
23K employees (1,043 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$79.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33%
Direct
50.6%
Referral
12.4%
Social
2.6%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
667 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$1.1B
Last Raise
$1B
Post IPO Debt, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2022
    Post IPO Debt • $1B
  • Jan 2014
    Post IPO Equity • $100M
  • Nov 1995
    Series Unknown

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