Business Services Team Manager Aveiro

Business Services Team Manager
Aveiro
Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal

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 Io
T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across many sectors. The company is
- led, profitable, and growing.

Job Title: Business Services Team Manager

We are hiring a Business Services Team Manager to oversee travel, logistics, event planning, scheduling, expense policies, and administration.

This executive role demands outstanding coordination, planning,
- making, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and management skills. It involves managing a complex,
- paced operation in the tech industry.

Our team coordinates
- scale company events involving travel for hundreds of people from over 80 countries. We conduct these events four times annually, which are crucial for shaping company culture, teamwork, and strategic planning. Responsibilities include travel procurement, logistics, visa management, handling travel complications, and ensuring safety and efficiency. This role requires a rigorous approach and high work ethic due to the complexity and scale.

The team also serves as an independent check on expense claim approvals, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability across all levels. This involves setting clear expectations and defending policies professionally.

Operational costs amount to tens of millions, involving numerous tactical and operational decisions. Additionally, the team provides traditional 'EA' services for company leaders—scheduling meetings, coordinating reports, approvals, and managing small projects—delivering consistent service across departments.

Location: Worldwide,
- based, with exceptions in locations with offices (e. g. , London, Taipei, Beijing).

Leadership and Responsibilities

• Travel approvals, logistics, and operations
• Expense review in accordance with policies
• Planning and executing complex company events four times a year
• Managing company offices for executive briefings and operational needs
• Implementing global duty of care, health, and safety programs with comprehensive policies

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical or business field
• Proven drive and a history of exceeding expectations
• Leadership and management skills
• Sound judgment in financial, policy, and interpersonal matters
• Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, global organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility
• Responsibility, accountability,
  - awareness
• Results-oriented with a strong personal drive
• Willingness to travel up to four times annually, with trips lasting up to two weeks

Additional Skills (Optional)

• Experience in travel industry, project management, event operations, or corporate administration

What We Offer

Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews. Benefits include performance bonuses, a learning and development budget, recognition rewards, generous leave, parental leave, employee assistance, travel opportunities, and travel upgrades.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source software, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, Io
T, and cloud computing. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and have been
- first since 2004. Working here means embracing innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background or identity.