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. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing. Our Talent Science team works closely with hiring leaders to ensure objective, scientifically rigorous processes for selecting the very best new colleagues regardless of location, culture or background. We leverage data to enable evidence‑based decisions and weave behavioural science throughout our selection process. Role Overview You will work directly with the Global Head of Talent Science to plan and drive work within the team against our strategic objectives. With overall accountability for project delivery relating to hiring outcomes you will drive efficiencies and create new processes while coaching and developing team members to grow their careers. Responsibilities Lead and deliver the strategic Talent Science project roadmap, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Design and implement solutions to complex problems that ensure we hire exceptional talent. Map all talent selection initiatives to high‑performance outcomes and career frameworks. Design professional processes and frameworks for efficient delivery of our agenda. Coaching and mentoring team members to develop analytical capabilities and thought leadership, creating training materials and documentation. Act as a credible adviser and inspiring leader in the absence of the Head of Talent Science. Work closely with company leaders to communicate our vision for talent at Canonical. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a psychology or people‑based subject. Track record of team leadership within the technology or consulting industry, with exceptional project management to lead roadmap execution 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 ensure talent selection criteria match 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 excellent understanding of the marketplace and vendors. Deep understanding of human behaviour and what drives intrinsic motivation. Experience of using Superset and advanced dashboarding. Benefits 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 publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, Canonical is 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr