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The role entails
Leading and delivering the strategic Talent Science project roadmap using exceptional project management capability and influencing skills to manage multiple projects at any given time
Leveraging expertise from your career to date to design and implement solutions to complex problems that ultimately ensure we hire exceptional talent
Ensuring all talent selection initiatives map to high performance outcomes and career frameworks
Designing professional processes and frameworks while working closely with our management, allowing efficient delivery of our agenda
Coaching and mentoring team members to grow and develop skill sets specifically around analytical capabilities and thought leadership, developing training materials and documentation to support team members
Driving and representing the team in the absence of the Head of, acting as a credible and trusted adviser and an inspiring leader
Working closely with company leaders to understand, appreciate and communicate our vision for talent at Canonical.
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, with an undergraduate degree in a psychology or people based subject
A track record of team leadership within the technology or consulting industry, with exceptional project management, to lead roadmap delivery and product development
Proven ability to coach and mentor a team to deliver exceptional results
Deep understanding of selection, career frameworks and building internal products to ensure that talent selection criteria matches desired outcomes
Advanced analytical ability to dissect and analyse data using SQL, Python and statistical analysis
Exceptional written and spoken English with strong presentation skills for a senior audience
Ability to travel internationally 4 times a year for company events
Nice-to-have skills
Advanced psychometric assessments with an excellent understanding of the marketplace and vendors
A deep understanding of human behaviour and what drives intrinsic motivation
Experience of using Superset and advanced dashboarding
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 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, 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 Programme
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 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 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.
Leading and delivering the strategic Talent Science project roadmap using exceptional project management capability and influencing skills to manage multiple projects at any given time
Leveraging expertise from your career to date to design and implement solutions to complex problems that ultimately ensure we hire exceptional talent
Ensuring all talent selection initiatives map to high performance outcomes and career frameworks
Designing professional processes and frameworks while working closely with our management, allowing efficient delivery of our agenda
Coaching and mentoring team members to grow and develop skill sets specifically around analytical capabilities and thought leadership, developing training materials and documentation to support team members
Driving and representing the team in the absence of the Head of, acting as a credible and trusted adviser and an inspiring leader
Working closely with company leaders to understand, appreciate and communicate our vision for talent at Canonical.
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, with an undergraduate degree in a psychology or people based subject
A track record of team leadership within the technology or consulting industry, with exceptional project management, to lead roadmap delivery and product development
Proven ability to coach and mentor a team to deliver exceptional results
Deep understanding of selection, career frameworks and building internal products to ensure that talent selection criteria matches desired outcomes
Advanced analytical ability to dissect and analyse data using SQL, Python and statistical analysis
Exceptional written and spoken English with strong presentation skills for a senior audience
Ability to travel internationally 4 times a year for company events
Nice-to-have skills
Advanced psychometric assessments with an excellent understanding of the marketplace and vendors
A deep understanding of human behaviour and what drives intrinsic motivation
Experience of using Superset and advanced dashboarding
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 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, 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 Programme
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 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 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.
