Canonical: Business Services Team Manager — Home based - Worldwide

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Business Services Team Manager in Home based - Worldwide, under reference 5798264. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Operations
• Employer listing date: 16 April 2025

Responsibilities and work described

• This team has a direct impact on every team at Canonical
• It is important for them to have judgment and interpersonal skills, the confidence to hold people accountable and defend positions of policy, and the work ethic to move quickly through a large volume of work
• As a manager, your team would be responsible for
• 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

Essential requirements and candidate background

• An 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
• Work in a global, multicultural organisation
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility
• Responsibility, accountability, thoughtfulness and self-awareness
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Travel up to four times a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Travel industry experience
• Project management experience
• Event management and operations experience
• Business and corporate administration experience

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few roles based in offices
• We coordinate large-scale company events which involve travel for hundreds of people from 80+ countries
• Advertised location: Home based - Worldwide

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide
• We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise performance
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals
• We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally
• 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

Conditions requiring the complete notice

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Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Business Services Team Manager vacancy is not an offer for reference 5798264; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Canonical

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 5798264.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Home based - Worldwide position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Relevant skills

• AI
• safety management
• investment
• project management
• procurement
• logistics
• event operations