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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. We move fast here at Canva, and this role will certainly keep you on your toes. We are looking for someone super-efficient, who loves 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, working with diverse stakeholders and teams, and keeping calm under pressure.
This Philippines campus 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 goalsNavigating chaos to clarity as you lead specific country goalsForecasting, planning, and managing significant budgets that enable goals across team, market, and operations to be achieved efficientlyCollaborating with established and newly formed teams as we evolve existing groups and scale up new onesBalancing immediate tactical needs with longer-term strategies to ensure impactful results today while building a foundation for scalable, sustainable growth in the futureBy its very nature, the Leadership Ops Partner role evolves as the business does. Anyone coming into this role should be prepared to work in an evolving environment, be comfortable with some level of ambiguity, and be ready to juggle multiple competing priorities. Currently, this role focuses on:
Strategic Partner: Act as a key partner to the Country Manager, providing strategic input, driving progress, making recommendations, and representing the team in meetings.Driving Country Performance: Drive country performance by spotting opportunities and designing an elevated Future State, while aligning with Canva's global strategy.Goal Ownership and Problem Solving: Take responsibility for key country goals and initiatives, navigating complexity and collaborating effectively.Prioritization and Triaging: Act as the primary gateway for requests and priorities, ensuring urgent tasks are handled efficiently.Project Management and Execution: Proactively spot opportunities, drive key initiatives, and manage cross-functional projects.Day-to-Day Operations: Work closely with the Admin Business Partner to manage the Country Manager's calendar and day-to-day operations.Coaching and Team Development: Lead and coach the Country Operations team, fostering a high-performing, growth-oriented culture.Review and Feedback: Take ownership of preliminary reviews, revisions, and feedback on key documents.Canva Values and Collaboration: Foster clear, kind communication and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.Be a Real People Person: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders within the company.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 self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow, and driven to turn chaos into clarity.You have a strong bias for action, striving to get things done and move initiatives forward.You have great visual communication and design skills.You thrive on communicating cross-functionally and managing complex projects. About the team This opportunity sits within the People Supergroup and will partner with our Country Manager to extend their reach and capacity. The Leadership Operations role will support Canva's Country Manager, Country Leads, and Teams.
What's in it for you? Achieving our big goals motivates us to work hard, but you'll experience moments of magic and fun throughout life at Canva. We offer a range of benefits to set you up for success.
Here's a taste of what's on offer: Equity packagesInclusive parental leave policyAn annual Vibe & Thrive allowanceFlexible leave optionsCheck out lifeatcanva.com for more info.
Other stuff to know We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion. Please tell us your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva, so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above, we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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