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CanonicalBusiness Services Team Manager
Canonical seeks a Business Services Team Manager to lead operations involving logistics, travel, scheduling, expense policies, administration, and events. Canonical is an open-source software and operating…
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Canonical seeks a Business Services Team Manager to lead operations involving logistics, travel, scheduling, expense policies, administration, and events. Canonical is an open-source software and operating system provider known for Ubuntu, supporting enterprise initiatives in cloud computing, data science, AI, IoT, and engineering. Operating as a distributed company with a global workforce, Canonical hires remotely worldwide, with home-based setups outside of designated offices such as Beijing, Taipei, and London. In…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Business Services Team Manager to lead operations involving logistics, travel, scheduling, expense policies, administration, and events. Canonical is an open-source software and operating system provider known for Ubuntu, supporting enterprise initiatives in cloud computing, data science, AI, IoT, and engineering. Operating as a distributed company with a global workforce, Canonical hires remotely worldwide, with home-based setups outside of designated offices such as Beijing, Taipei, and London.
In this leadership role, the manager oversees a fast-paced environment handling tens of millions in operational costs. Responsibilities include travel procurement, safety and logistics, expense claim approval across departments, executive administrative support, and organizing large-scale company events four times annually. The position requires strong financial judgment, policy enforcement, and interdepartmental collaboration to maintain consistency and accountability globally.
Responsibilities
- Manage travel procurement, logistics, approvals, and operations
- Oversee expense reviews in alignment with company policies
- Plan and execute complex company events four times per year
- Provide executive assistant services such as scheduling and meeting coordination
- Handle delegated travel and expense approvals across departments
- Maintain global health, safety, and duty of care programs
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to hold people accountable and enforce policy
- High work ethic and capability to handle a large volume of tasks rapidly
- Availability to travel up to four times annually for events lasting up to two weeks
- Outstanding judgment regarding financial matters, policies, and in-person interactions
Qualifications
- An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
- An undergraduate degree in a business or technical discipline
- Prior experience in the travel industry
- Background in project management
- Experience in event management and operations
- Experience in business and corporate administration
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed work environment featuring biannual in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Recognition rewards
- Paid 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, this role is home-based worldwide, except in locations where Canonical operates an office such as London, Beijing, and Taipei.
What travel is required for this role?
The manager must be able to travel up to four times a year for company events that can last up to two weeks.
What are the educational requirements?
Candidates need an exceptional academic background from both high school and university, including an undergraduate degree in a business or technical subject.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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