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CanonicalBusiness Services Team Manager
Canonical, the creator of the Ubuntu platform, seeks a Business Services Team Manager to lead global administrative, logistics, and operational functions. The company operates as a…
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Canonical, the creator of the Ubuntu platform, seeks a Business Services Team Manager to lead global administrative, logistics, and operational functions. The company operates as a distributed organization with over 1,200 staff members across more than 80 countries. This executive role involves overseeing travel procurement, expense policy enforcement, administrative support, and the coordination of large-scale company events held four times a year. The position is suited for an organized leader…
Job Description
Canonical, the creator of the Ubuntu platform, seeks a Business Services Team Manager to lead global administrative, logistics, and operational functions. The company operates as a distributed organization with over 1,200 staff members across more than 80 countries. This executive role involves overseeing travel procurement, expense policy enforcement, administrative support, and the coordination of large-scale company events held four times a year.
The position is suited for an organized leader capable of handling complex operations, managing tens of millions in operational costs, and enforcing policies consistently across international teams. The manager will supervise duties such as meeting scheduling, report coordination, and supplier management while ensuring health, safety, and duty of care standards are met globally.
Responsibilities
- Manage travel procurement, logistics, and operations
- Oversee expense reviews to ensure fairness and policy compliance
- Plan and execute complex company events four times a year
- Provide executive assistant services across departments, including meeting scheduling and report coordination
- Handle delegated approvals for travel and expenses
- Coordinate with suppliers and run small projects or initiatives
Requirements
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical or business subject
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience
- Strong judgment in financial, policy, and interpersonal matters
- Ability to travel up to four times annually for events lasting up to two weeks
- Experience working in a global, multicultural environment
Qualifications
- Travel industry experience
- Project management experience
- Event management and operations experience
- Business and corporate administration experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Global compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Canonical operates as a distributed company where this role is home-based worldwide, excluding locations where the company maintains an office such as London, Taipei, and Beijing.
What travel is required for this role?
The position requires the ability to travel up to four times a year for company events that can last up to two weeks.
What is the salary for the Business Services Team Manager?
The job posting does not specify the salary amount, though compensation is determined by geographical location, experience, and performance, alongside an annual review and performance-driven bonus or commission.
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