Business Services Team Manager, Christchurch

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.We are hiring a Business Services Team Manager This executive role involves leading efficient and effective travel, logistics, event planning, scheduling, expense policy enforcement, and administrative functions. It requires outstanding coordination, planning, decision-making, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and management skills in a fast-paced, complex tech industry environment.Key Responsibilities include: Managing travel approvals, logistics, and operations Overseeing expense reviews in line with policies Planning and executing complex company events four times a year Managing company offices that provide executive briefing and operational facilities Implementing our global duty of care, health, and safety programs with comprehensive policies and practicesWhat we are looking for: Exceptional academic record from high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical or business field Drive and a proven track record of exceeding expectations Leadership and management skills Good judgment in financial, policy, and interpersonal mattersAbility to work in a global, multicultural organization Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, and flexibility Responsibility, accountability, thoughtfulness, and self-awareness Result-oriented with a strong personal drive to meet commitments Willingness to travel up to four times a year, with events lasting up to two weeksAdditional Skills That You Might Also Bring: Travel industry experience Project management experience Event management and operations experience Business and corporate administration experience What we offer you: We offer a competitive worldwide compensation package, revisited annually, including base pay, performance bonuses, and additional benefits aligned with our values. Our benefits include:Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual leave, maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities for travel and meetings at new locationsPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech company leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are transforming the software industry. Since 2004, we have operated as a remote-first company, fostering innovation, learning, and excellence. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our hiring practices.#J-18808-Ljbffr