Director, Talent Science

Director, Talent Science 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 IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing. Our Talent Science team ensures that we follow objective, scientifically rigorous and efficient processes to select the very best new colleagues regardless of location, culture or background. We work closely with key stakeholders, leveraging data for evidence‑based decisions and weaving behavioural science throughout our selection process. The team supports the hiring model and drives talent acquisition excellence. Responsibilities Lead and deliver the strategic Talent Science project roadmap using exceptional project‑management capability and influencing skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Design and implement solutions to complex problems that ultimately ensure we hire exceptional talent. Ensure all talent selection initiatives map to high‑performance outcomes and career frameworks. Design professional processes and frameworks for efficient delivery of our agenda. Coach and mentor team members to develop analytical capabilities and thought leadership, developing training materials and documentation. Represent the team in the absence of the Head of Talent Science as a credible, trusted adviser and inspiring leader. Work closely with company leaders to understand, appreciate and communicate our vision for talent at Canonical. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record, including an undergraduate degree in psychology or a people‑based subject. Team‑leadership experience within the technology or consulting industry, with strong project‑management skills to execute roadmap and delivery. Proven ability to coach and mentor a team to deliver exceptional results. Deep understanding of selection, career frameworks and building internal products to align talent‑selection criteria with desired outcomes. Advanced analytical ability using SQL, Python and/or statistical analysis. Exceptional written and spoken English with strong presentation skills for a senior audience. Ability to travel internationally four times a year for company events. Nice‑to‑Have Skills Advanced psychometric assessments and understanding of the marketplace and vendors. Deep understanding of human behaviour and intrinsic motivation. Experience with Superset and advanced dashboarding. Benefits 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. 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 work from home since its inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills and raise your game. Employment Information Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Human Resources Industry: Software Development Location: Remote in the EMEA region 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr