Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work Our flagship campus is in Sydney, Australia, but with many of our Canvanauts calling the Philippines home, our office in Manila is a buzzing place. Whether your role needs you in the office, at home or a bit of both, we've created an environment that truly empowers you to thrive.
What you'd be doing in this role: As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. We are looking for someone super-efficient, who loves nothing more than to anticipate needs before they arise and loves to get stuff done. We'd love to work with you if you're great at prioritizing, juggling projects (and moving them rapidly along), working with diverse stakeholders and teams, and keeping calm under pressure.
This Philippines is a campus and team that has grown to 900 team members over the last few years, becoming an increasingly complex and dynamic group. Working in this space means managing a vast array of ever-shifting priorities and challenges, including:
Coordinating across multiple teams (both global and local) to achieve country and company wide goals. Navigating chaos to clarity as you lead specific country goals yourself. Forecasting, planning and managing significant budgets that enable goals across team, market, and operations to be achieved efficiently. Collaborating with established and newly formed teams as we evolve existing groups and scale up new ones. Balancing immediate tactical needs with longer-term strategies to ensure we're driving impactful results today while building a foundation for scalable, sustainable growth in the future. By its very nature, the Leadership Ops Partner role evolves as the business evolves. Anyone coming into this role should be prepared to work in an evolving environment, comfortable working with some level of ambiguity and be prepared to always be juggling multiple competing priorities. At the moment, this role is focused on:
Strategic Partner : Act as a key partner to the Country Manager, providing strategic input, driving progress, making recommendations, and acting as a representative in meetings to steer the team forward. Driving Country Performance : Driving the country performance by spotting opportunities and designing an elevated Future State, while aligning with Canva's global strategy, connecting local needs with broader company goals and building strong relationships between the PH team and global leadership. Goal Ownership and Problem Solving : Take responsibility for key country goals and initiatives by navigating complexity, seeing it through, collaborating well with others, and communicating effectively. Prioritization and Triaging : Act as the primary gateway for requests and priorities, ensuring urgent tasks are handled efficiently and promptly. Project Management and Execution : Proactively spot opportunities, drive key initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and collaborate with stakeholders across different parts of Canva to solve complex challenges. Day-to-Day Operations : Work closely with the Admin Business Partner to manage the Country Manager's calendar, meetings, and day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflows and effective use of time in relation to the bigger picture of country and company goals. Coaching and Team Development : Lead and coach the Country Operations team, fostering a high-performing, growth-oriented culture that aligns with Canva's goals. Review and Feedback : Take ownership of preliminary reviews, revisions, and feedback on key documents, communications, strategy, and budget requests, ensuring high-quality output from the team. Canva Values and Collaboration : Embody Canva's values by fostering clear, kind communication and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, always seeking opportunities to add value and drive impact. Be a Real People Person : You'll build strong relationships with key stakeholders within the company, this will be critical to ensuring that there is the right two-way visibility between the Philippines team and the business. You're probably a match if: You have 7+ years of experience leading strategy, planning or operations within the HR/People, Strategy and Business spaces. You're truly self-motivated with a desire to constantly learn, develop and grow in the role. You're someone with a strong and demonstrated bias for action, constantly striving to get things done. You have great visual communication and design skills. You're a real people person - someone who thrives on communicating cross-functionally. About the team This opportunity sits within the People Supergroup and will be a partner to our Country Manager to extend their reach and capacity.
What's in it for you? Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here's a taste of what's on offer: Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too. Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers. An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more. Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good. Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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