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Head of Talent Development

Canonical
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Head of Talent Development

Riyadh, Saudi Arabiaposted 20 days ago
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The role entails
Define and implement an inspiring and comprehensive talent development program


Develop, drive and embed effective programs of management and leadership development within our remote organisation
Design and deliver core training programs, partnering with specialist vendors where appropriate

Create and implement leadership performance indicators and metrics

Own our leadership skills matrix for performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, mentorship, virtual learning and career development.

Set up a global learning framework for training and career fulfillment
Build and manage a new team of Talent Development specialists
Take a data focused lens to understand trends to strategise and define career development frameworks
Own and enhance the impact of the learning budget
What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from High school and beyond


Possess insight and experience on what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company at the management level.

Demonstrated experience with strong insight and perspective on the key conditions and practices that create high performing teams

Ability to create, lead and execute strategy, and drive change across a company

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy with execution

Analytical and problem solving skills, for data driven decision making with particular experience in measurement of the impact of development programmes

Experience in people management and being accountable for a budget

Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.

We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding 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 Program & Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

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.

Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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 are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.

Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.

Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Job Requirements

An exceptional academic track record and insight into what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company are essential.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience in creating high-performing teams and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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