About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...
Overview
Canonical is hiring a Head of Talent Development to build a new team focused on enhancing leadership and people management practices in a remote-first environment. This role requires outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an experienced leader with a strong background in talent development and people management. You have a proven track record of building effective teams and enhancing organizational practices, particularly in remote settings. Your leadership style is inclusive and collaborative, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You understand the unique challenges of remote work and are passionate about creating effective strategies to support a distributed workforce.
You possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to think strategically about talent development. You are adept at identifying training needs and implementing programs that enhance employee engagement and performance. Your intellect and insight into the future of work will drive the development of policies and practices that align with Canonical's mission and values.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the Talent Development function at Canonical, focusing on building a team that enhances leadership and people management practices. You will be responsible for defining and implementing training programs that support the growth and development of employees across the organization. Collaborating with various teams, you will ensure that the talent development strategies align with the company's goals and the needs of a remote workforce.
You will conduct research to understand the best practices for remote work and develop training and policymaking initiatives that enable effective collaboration and productivity. Your role will involve engaging with employees to gather insights and feedback, ensuring that the talent development programs are relevant and impactful. You will also work closely with leadership to foster a culture of learning and development throughout the organization.
What we offer
Canonical offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent development in a global, remote-first organization. You will be part of a pioneering team that values diversity and inclusion, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the company's culture and employee experience. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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