Business Services Team Manager

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We are hiring a

Business Services Team Manager

to lead efficient and effective travel, logistics, event, scheduling, expense policy and administration. This executive role requires outstanding coordination, planning, decision-making, budgeting, procurement, reporting and management. We coordinate large-scale company events which involve travel for hundreds of people from 80+ countries. We run such events four times a year, a significant investment in our ability to shape culture, teamwork, execution plans and strategy. This team also serves as an independent check on expense claim approval, ensuring fairness and consistency across teams and countries. This requires integrity, transparency and accountability, and a willingness to set and politely defend the same expectations of the most senior and most junior colleagues. Responsibilities

Travel approvals, logistics and operations Expense review in line with policies Planning of complex company events four times a year Company offices that provide executive briefing and operational facilities Our global duty of care, health and safety programs with comprehensive policies and practices Requirements

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university An undergraduate degree in a technical or business subject Drive, and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations Leadership and management skills Demonstrable good judgement in matters involving money, policy and in-person interactions Ability to work in a global, multicultural organisation Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility Responsibility, accountability, thoughtfulness and self-awareness Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel up to four times a year, for company events up to two weeks long What we offer

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.

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