Senior Client Advocate- Customer Escalation Specialist
Customer Service
Canada · Ontario, Canada · Waterloo, ON, Canada
CAD 63,140-103,730 / year
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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a key member of the OpenText Mission Control Center (MCC), the Senior Client Advocate plays a vital role in preventing critical escalations and driving long-term improvement through structured problem management and trend analysis. You will help ensure Client success by proactively identifying risks, analyzing recurring issues, and enabling corrective action before problems escalate.
This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with both technical experts and senior business stakeholders.
YOUR IMPACT
Detecting and tracking at-risk Clients through analysis of critical support cases, especially during go-lives, updates, or expansion. Investigating why escalations occurred and driving improvements so future issues can be handled via standard support.
Facilitating structured problem analysis (5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis) Translating known errors into widely accessible knowledge through documentation, enablement, and internal awareness.
Driving permanent corrective actions and applying a fleet-wide approach to eliminate systemic issues across all Client environments.
Supporting AI-first initiatives to identify patterns, automate RCA documentation, and drive proactive issue detection.
Communicating clearly with both technical and executive stakeholders, and building trust across internal teams. Managing priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and follow-through
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
3+ years of experience in technical support, problem management, or operational risk roles
Strong understanding of problem management processes and methodologies
Familiarity with AI or analytics tools for risk detection and pattern recognition is a plus
Proven ability to distill patterns into actionable insights and drive continuous improvement. Experience collaborating across Support, Engineering, and Operations teams.
Self-starter with strong prioritization and execution skills
Excellent verbal and written communication across technical and business audiences
Familiarity with OpenText products and services is a plus
Certifications in ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or related disciplines preferred
About OpenText Mission Control Center
The Mission Control Center (MCC) operates with one principle: in Client mission-critical moments, failure is not an option. It is a global, cross-functional organization that supports the entire OpenText product portfolio and engages during the most complex, high-impact Client escalations.
MCC is built on a three-pillar strategy to ensure Client success:
We protect Clients by coordinating internal resources, advocating on their behalf, ensuring transparent communication, and driving resolution when the stakes are highest.We prevent future risk by proactively monitoring high-risk lifecycle events and identifying early signals of critical issues. We improve by analyzing incident and escalation trends and feeding insights back into OpenText’s products and processes for lasting change.
ONE LAST THING
OpenText is more than a global technology leader—we are a values-driven community built on trust, accountability, and innovation. Here, ownership matters, collaboration is essential, and your work makes a real impact. Join us to help shape the future of information management while building a career where your voice is heard and your contributions truly matter.
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.
Salary Range: $63,140 - $103,730; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.
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.
