Associate Product Manager Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

Hiring Manager: Pratt Dubey

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Carrol Isaacs

Job Code Level: TCP1

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The Opportunity - Full time in Waterloo office

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 email
• Troubleshoot technical and non-technical issues with the tools and skills after product training, often working issues that could not be resolved at previous support levels
• Ensure customer has best product that suits their needs
• Provide guidance to fellow Associate Product Support Specialists
• Participate 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.

You are great at:

• Delivered advanced technical and account support to customers via phone and email, resolving complex issues including missing data, system functionality, and escalated technical concerns.
• Investigated and troubleshot high-priority cases independently, utilizing CRM systems, knowledge bases, and technical resources to drive timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with Engineering, Development, and cross-functional support teams to escalate complex issues, reproduce defects, test fixes, and identify emerging trends and solutions.
• Created, maintained, and enhanced knowledge base content by documenting new issues, updating existing articles, and improving support documentation accuracy and usability.
• Mentored and supported team members through live assistance, coaching programs, and knowledge sharing initiatives, contributing to improved issue resolution and overall team performance.
• Consistently achieved customer service and quality performance targets while adapting to evolving products, processes, training requirements, and customer support initiatives.

What it takes:

What will make you successful at OpenText:

• Demonstrated expertise in learning and mastering new technologies quickly, while effectively training and supporting colleagues on technical concepts and best practices.
• Built strong customer relationships by adapting communication styles to diverse audiences and successfully navigating complex or challenging customer interactions.
• Applied sound judgment and critical thinking to resolve customer issues, identify root causes, and proactively implement solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Thrived in fast-paced, complex technical environments, independently managing competing priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and customer focus.
• Led and collaborated across cross-functional teams, contributing informed recommendations, driving process improvements, and supporting organizational objectives.
• Fostered a positive team culture through mentorship, knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and a strong commitment to professional growth and operational excellence.

Skills & Experience:

• Ideally 1-2 years' experience supportingWindows (Desktop and Server environments), Mac OS, desktop applications, networking, security, and web applications
• Associates Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience is preferred
• AS, BS or BA degree in a computer related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be accepted in place of the education requirement
• Passion for providing quality customer service and technical support
• Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Technical proficiency in: Windows (Desktop and Server environments), Mac OS, desktop applications, networking, security, and web applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a training/mentoring role is preferred

This is a global role supporting clients/employees in North America and Europe and requires fluency in French & English.

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Salary Range: $41,400 - $62,200; 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.