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

 

YOUR IMPACT

 

OpenText is more than just a place of employment. It’s an exciting and diverse organization with intelligent people, innovative programs, and dynamic opportunities to enhance your career and life. The OpenText culture recognizes “People First” and supports you to further develop and grow your career.

As an Associate Product Support Specialist, you resolve difficult customer issues and contribute to the overall growth of the business and your peers. With great training, effective leadership, smart processes, timely communication, regular coaching, and a strong support system you will be spared no effort in your pursuit of continued success. You will: 

Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction when responding to customer requests via phone or emailTroubleshoot technical and non-technical issues with the tools and skills after product training, often working issues that could not be resolved at previous support levelsEnsure customer has best product that suits their needsProvide guidance to fellow Associate Product Support SpecialistsParticipate in the content creation lifecycle for support documentation

We are looking for people who are interested in continued growth in their technology career with OpenText. An ideal candidate will invest in this job as the true career opportunity it is. A successful Associate Product Support Specialist is a person who is a self-starter, who can navigate difficult situations and conversations with a professional attitude and seeks opportunities to improve the customer experiences we provide. 

 

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

Assist customers with live and deferred transactions via phone and email with account based and technical support inquiries. Provide advanced troubleshooting on issues that have been escalated by previous support levels, including but not limited to, missing data and advanced technical issues.Provide advanced troubleshooting on issues including but not limited to, missing data and advanced technical issues.Learn the technical architecture of OpenText productsExperience in upselling/do retention is a plusProperly escalate cases to the appropriate teams as needed based on issue complexity and process documentation. Work closely with these teams to identify new trends/resolutions.Work Independently and properly manage assigned cases with proactive case management best practices and close the loop on escalations to other teams.Assist in the content creation/editing process for our Knowledge Bases by creating and editing content as necessary based on findings within your support interactions. This includes but is not limited to documenting new issues and solutions, editing existing content for clarity, and identifying content that is no longer relevant. Assist fellow representatives with live assistance to facilitate issue resolution. Utilize existing systems to document assistance sessions that aid the business in identifying trends. Collaborate with Customer Support Management as needed, to review data, identify solutions, and assist with implementation.Participate in the Customer Support Mentor Program where you will provide specific guidance to fellow representatives on targeted opportunity areas. Clearly communicate results of mentor sessions and proposed next steps to Customer Support Management.Continued use of Support utilities (CRM, Customer Account Information, Knowledge Base, Training Materials, etc.) to think critically and resolve assigned customer interactions. Strive to achieve our established KPIs of Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) and Quality (Critical Error Accuracy).Assist Engineering and Development teams by reporting issues, reproducing issues, dogfooding, and testing provided patches.Remain current on internal alerts, trainings, and process changes that are designed to prepare you for the evolving requirements of the role. Participate in outbound campaigns and additional projects that further strengthen Customer Support efforts as needed.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

 

Preferred, but not required, at least 1 year of Technical Support experience/background with very good problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skillsMust be flexible to work onsite in Makati during the specified corporate/RTO days, do shift rotation (including weekends), Philippine holidays, and on-call (when necessary)Must be amenable to do hybrid work (3x onsite/week, 2 days WFH)Strong verbal and written communication skillsAssociates Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience is preferred Ideally 1-2 years' experience supporting Windows (Desktop and Server environments), Mac OS, desktop applications, networking, security, and web applicationsAS, BS or BA degree in a computer related field preferred.  Equivalent work experience will be accepted in place of the education requirementExperience in a training/mentoring role is preferredMust be able to exhibit OPENTEXT core values and beliefsYou enjoy learning about new technologies and teaching others about them.Ability to interact with people and can adjust your communication style based on their individual needsAbility to navigate difficult conversations with customersPassionate about resolving customer issues and making a proactively resolving issues for future customersQuick learner and follows processYou won’t be satisfied until you are an expert in what you doStrong focus on continuous improvement and career progressionBe a key team contributor, promoting a positive team environment and team growthBe able to manage the various daily duties with a smileA track record of judgment and decision-making Highly autonomous and able to independently identify high value projectsDemonstrated leadership capability in cross-functional team environmentsHigh degree of comfort with complex technical environmentsHaving and being able to articulate/defend an informed opinion on important topicsPassion for providing quality customer service and technical supportDemonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skillsTechnical proficiency in: Windows (Desktop and Server environments), Mac OS, desktop applications, networking, security, and web applications

 

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. We take pride in the high expectations placed on us by our customers and strive to exceed those expectations with a culture that fosters extraordinary customer service. We are the voice of our customers, and we focus on making them wildly successful.

 

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.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.