Jobs in Merida, Mexico

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Business Services Team Manager is a leadership role focused on travel, logistics, events, scheduling, expense policy and administration. The team supports large-scale events, travel procurement, and executive support as a consistent service across departments.

Location: Worldwide, home based, except in locations where we have an office, such as London, Taipei and Beijing.

This team has a direct impact on every team at Canonical. It is important for them to have excellent 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. The team participates in every company event, from planning and venue selection to scheduling, operations and safety reviews, to build relationships with team leaders and ensure events run smoothly.

• Travel approvals, logistics and operations
• Expense review in line with policies
• Planning of complex company events four times a year
• Management of company offices that provide executive briefing and operational facilities
• Oversee global duty of care, health and safety programs with comprehensive policies and practices
• Provide traditional EA-style services across departments, including meeting scheduling, monthly reports, delegated approvals for travel and expenses, cross-team coordination, supplier liaison, and running small projects or initiatives

• An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
• An undergraduate degree in a technical or business subject
• Drive and a track record of delivering above-and-beyond expectations
• Leadership and management skills
• Good judgment in money, policy and in-person interactions
• Ability to work in a global, multicultural organization
• 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

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

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

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• 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 a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.