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Four Seasons

<div>About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
 
 
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A resort-like sanctuary in Kuwait&rsquo;s heart. Discover a modern urban sanctuary in the heart of Kuwait City: a contemporary curation of Middle Eastern architecture, dazzling art and resort-like spaciousness, where striking sculptures seamlessly merge with traditional design. In this enclave of wonder &ndash; the first and only hotel in Kuwait to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find soaring rooftop restaurants, leisure facilities and the city&rsquo;s largest guest rooms. Catch up with friends in the chic surrounds of Al Soor (known as La Chocolaterie of Kuwait), relax in air-conditioned cabanas by the infinity pool, ascend to a buzzing rooftop and wander the lush adjacent parkland. And with the city&rsquo;s malls and souks within a few minutes&rsquo; drive, you can experience all the spoils of the city without spoiling your precious relaxation time.
Job Summary:
This role reports to the General Manager and is a member of the hotel Planning Committee. Will be responsible for leading the People &amp; Culture strategy and execution; providing People &amp; Culture support with the overall goal being that the hotel is perceived as the Employer of Choice in your destination. You will be the Cultural Advocate of the Golden Rule in every employee action in your hotel and responsibilities will include championing top talent and actively supporting succession planning, supporting the hotel as a Business Partner, fostering relationships with others as a coach, supporting and driving Corporate People &amp; Culture initiatives, actively supporting recruitment, selection, on-boarding and development requirements, legal and compliance matters as well as evaluating the effectiveness of People &amp; Culture, Learning &amp; Development and Talent Acquisition programs and initiatives and analyzing compensation and benefits trends to ensure a balance between cost and employee experience.
About the Director of People &amp; Culture role:
A passion for people and talent management and as a business partner; strategic, strong business acumen, a catalyst for change and an employee champion. The ideal candidate must have local market knowledge, local work experience and must be eligible to work in Kuwait. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule &ndash; people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us.
Knowledge and Skills:
Applicants are required to have three to five years of previous employment in a related position with a Five Star Hotel or Resort. Human Resources or Hospitality Education is preferable, however, not essential if applicants have previous relevant work experience. Working knowledge of Labour Law is advantageous. Occasional travel is required to other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for training and development purposes.
A career with Four Seasons:
Means working for a company where our Corporate Values are much more than a program or a policy; they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule, and as such we strive to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world.
We ensure that our employee experience is just as rewarding as our guest experience. Candidates will have an opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential. Our benefits include working in a diverse and challenging work environment, complimentary hotel stays, competitive wages, and excellent Benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision and complimentary meals.
If you possess all of the qualifications above and our company values interest you, we invite you to pursue a career with Four Seasons.</div>

Director of People & Culture

Iron Mountain

<div>
 
 At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That&rsquo;s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.
 
 
 
 
 
 We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Iron Mountain is seeking a
 
 dynamic and experienced Director, Digital Operations
 
 to join our
 
 Digital Solutions
 
 team. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of Digital Operations, including direct accountability for regional Profit and Loss (P&amp;L) and driving financial results.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will lead a diverse team of operational and technical professionals, fostering a culture of development and inclusion while serving as the primary subject matter expert for Digital Solutions within your assigned geography.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 In this role, you will:
 
 
 
 
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 Drive Operational Excellence and Service Delivery:
 
 Lead all aspects of Digital Solutions operations to ensure customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quality and on-time performance are met while maintaining Iron Mountain best practices.
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 Execute Financial and Strategic Planning:
 
 Partner with Finance and Executive leadership to manage regional Profit and Loss (P&amp;L), develop five-year real estate and growth strategies, and deliver accurate financial forecasting.
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 Cultivate Leadership and Talent:
 
 Oversee organizational structure and labor capacity, driving a culture of continuous development through succession planning and active mentorship of Operations Managers and Supervisors.
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 What You&rsquo;ll Bring
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have:
 
 
 
 
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 Extensive Leadership Experience:
 
 Significant experience leading large-scale Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operations (such as mailroom, scanning, or data capture) and managing a complex Profit and Loss (P&amp;L) statement.
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 Technical and Industry Expertise:
 
 Strong knowledge of document management platforms, specifically Kofax Capture and Kofax KTM (Kofax Transformation Modules), and the ability to interface effectively with technical teams.
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 Strategic Business Acumen:
 
 Proven ability to build long-term business plans, manage high-impact programs to mitigate risk, and influence outcomes in a globally matrixed environment.
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 Educational Foundation:
 
 A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree is required to meet industry standards for this executive-level position; an MBA (Master of Business Administration) is preferred.
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 What We Offer (Benefits)
 
 
 
 
 
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 Competitive compensation
 
 and benefits aligned with your experience.
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 Paid time off and holidays
 
 to support your personal well-being.
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 Opportunities for continuous learning
 
 and professional growth within a global organization.
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Director, Digital Operations

GAC Group

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Could YOU be our next HR leader?
 
 
 
 GAC is a world-class provider of shipping, logistics and marine services. We are looking for an experienced
 
 Human Resources Manager
 
 to join our 80+ strong team in Kuwait. This could be your opportunity to make a real impact in a global organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and people.
 
 
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will own and lead the HR function in Kuwait, supported by Administration, IT and Finance teams, and report directly to the Managing Director. You will play a strategic and hands-on role, ensuring HR practices align with business objectives, GAC Group standards, and Kuwait Labour Law.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 
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 Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company and GAC Group objectives.
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 Work with management on workforce planning, talent development, and organisational growth.
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 Manage and administer HRIS, payroll, compensation, and benefits administration.
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 Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, and induction processes.
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 Ensure HR policies and procedures are in line with Kuwait Labour Law and GAC Group standards.
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 Drive performance management, training programs, and career progression.
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 Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
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 Work closely with the Administration, IT, and Finance teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
 
 
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience in a HR Manager role, ideally in a multinational or complex business environment
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in HR or related field; Master&rsquo;s degree in HR or related field will be considered an added advantage
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 Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Strong MS Office skills
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 Ability to balance planning and execution within a lean organisation
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 Ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural environment
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 Fluency in English
 
 
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
 
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 A leadership role in a global organisation with a strong legacy and ambitious future.
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 Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
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 A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas matter.
 
 
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 If you think you have what it takes to become part of the GAC team in Kuwait, we look forward to receiving your application.
 
 
 
 Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing.
 
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HR Manager

Canonical

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 1,100+ 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.ght re
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a
 
 Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions
 
 in various locations to drive partnerships for licensing and embedding Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro into software and SaaS solutions.
 
 
 Canonical supports ISV customers and alliances in building on Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro, which helps them deliver fast, reliable, secure, compliant and consistent solutions.
 
 
 We offer the world's most extensive base of open source software, backed by comprehensive SLA support, FIPS-certified cryptographic compliance, and security commitments that meet HIPAA and FedRAMP standards. We are the top-rated operating system for developers. Partnering with every major public cloud provider, we ensure Ubuntu is optimized and seamlessly integrated with their unique services, making it easier for ISVs to deploy solutions confidently across multi-cloud environments. Additionally, we collaborate with leading server manufacturers, IoT providers, and silicon vendors to enable, optimize, and certify Ubuntu on their hardware. This makes Ubuntu an exceptional choice for ISVs selling physical appliances or traditional software solutions.
 
 
 The world's biggest brands in AI build on these Ubuntu Pro capabilities to ensure they stay focused on their product proposition rather than maintenance or compliance.
 
 
 Location: Multiple openings in the Americas and in EMEA time zones
 
 
 
 The role entails:
 
 
 
 The
 
 Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions
 
 will collaborate with Product, Alliances, Sales, Business Development, and Marketing colleagues to prospect into ISV accounts, introduce our offerings, help partners or potential customers develop their products to best leverage our portfolio. The successful candidate will:
 
 
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 Drive embedded support and licensing sales with ISVs to exceed quarterly and annual bookings targets.
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 Lead customer and partner relationships and interactions through all stages of the sales, customer success and support lifecycle.
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 Deepen their understanding and engagement with the open source ecosystem.
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 Identify and develop partnerships that support Canonical's strategic ambitions.
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 Collaborate with product management to ensure fitness and enhancement of our platforms and solutions for ISVs.
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 Negotiate contracts with new and existing ISV partners and customers.
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 Shape our content and messaging for ISV partners and customers.
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
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 Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
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 Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
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 Ability to establish strategic relationships with large organisations at all levels
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 A passion for technology and extensive experience with the software and SaaS industry, Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred), the open source ecosystem, cloud models, and container service offerings.
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 Experience with lead generation and business development in the software sector.
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
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 Outstanding business English writing and presentation skills.
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 A personal drive to meet commitments and a track record of delivering beyond expectations.
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 A commitment to leadership, skills development and mentorship.
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 An appreciation of diversity and effectiveness in a multicultural, multi-national organisation.
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 Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
 
 
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 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographic location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
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 Annual compensation review.
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 Recognition rewards.
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 Annual holiday leave.
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 Maternity and paternity leave.
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 Employee Assistance Programme.
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.
 
 
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 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 have worked 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.
 
 
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EMEA Sales Director, ISV Embedded Solutions

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring an Engineering Manager for Ceph &amp; Distributed Storage. The world creates more than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day! We want to help teams to store data in open source storage on commodity hardware - safely, cheaply and simply.
 
 
 Our goal is to make Ceph easy to install, manage and use - from large enterprise data center installations to half-rack edge sites. We believe that distributed storage shouldn't be hard - and to keep up with the increasing data storage demands, it needs to be easier than ever before. We have a range of tools to bring to bear on the problem, and we're excited to make distributed Ceph easy enough that everyone does it.
 
 
 As an engineering manager at Canonical you must be technically strong, but your responsibility is to run an effective team and develop the colleagues you manage. You are expected to help them grow as engineers, do important work, do it outstandingly well, find professional and personal satisfaction, and work well with colleagues and community. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution. You will be responsible for sound software architecture and best practices in software quality, testing and documentation.
 
 
 What you'll do
 
 
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 You will lead a team building a Ceph focused software defined storage solution
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 You will build and manage a globally distributed team of engineers
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 You'll develop your team through coaching, mentoring and feedback
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 You will demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your team's goals
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 Set reasonable schedules based on considered estimates, with feedback loops for improvement
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 Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams and external stakeholders
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 Advance modern, agile software development practices
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 Maintain a culture of quality and engineering excellence
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 Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
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 Be an active part of the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation
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 Work from home with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events
 
 
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 Who you are
 
 
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 You have a software engineering background, preferably with Python and C++ experience
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 You have experience operating scale out storage clusters on Linux in production environments, preferably with Ceph
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 You love embracing new technologies and pushing the boundaries of what is possibleYou love developing and growing people and have a track record of doing it
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 You have an interest in building products that improve how people operate software and infrastructure everywhere
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 You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
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 You have experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers towards delivering timely, high quality software together
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 You have solid experience working in an agile development environment
 
 
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 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 have worked from home since our 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.
 
 
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Engineering Manager- Ceph & Distributed Storage

Trafalgar Luxury Group

<div>
 
 We are looking for a Learning &amp; Development Manager for our Regional office to execute and drive Trafalgar Luxury Group&rsquo;s HR strategy for Kuwait in line with reporting to the HR Director.
 
 
 The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving learning strategies and programs that build individual, team, and organizational capabilities. This role ensures learning solutions are aligned with business goals, fosters a culture of continuous development, leverages innovative technologies and methodologies, and supports employee growth to drive high performance and future readiness across Trafalgar Luxury Group.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Provides a focused sense of direction to the department employees and management
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 Establish and carry out the departmental goals, policies, and procedures
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 Manage general activities related to providing the departmental services
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 Consult with other executives, staff, and team members about general operations
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 Direct and manage, the departmental financial and budgetary activities
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 Identify areas of raising efficiency and effectiveness and to improve performance, policies, and programs
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 Monitor control and approve capital and non-capital expenditures and audit effectiveness.
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 Endeavor to develop and succeed in maintaining an appropriate company image that strives towards excellence in satisfying customers
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 Develop quantified M.B.O. plans for the direct subordinates and ensure that the process propagates through all levels
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 To maintain viable and healthy relations with strategic accounts, business partners, official entities, and government bodies
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 Perform other related duties as directed by the immediate superior.
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 Create and execute learning strategies and programs
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 Evaluate individual and organizational development needs
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 Design and coordinate a training program based on organizational and employee needs
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 Develop training resources, which may involve preparing notes and visual displays from researched information or their own knowledge
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 Conduct training courses, which may involve demonstrating equipment, operating video recorders and cameras and leading group discussions or role-playing activities, or employ experts to do so
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 Obtain information on work-related external courses, prepare reports on their suitability, and make recommendations on staff attendance at training courses
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 Provide career development programs for existing staff and induction, onboarding, and orientation sessions for new employees
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 Coordinate work experience programs with official entities or personnel
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 Identifying training and development needs within an organization through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers
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 Assess the return on investment of any training or development program
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 Develop effective induction programs
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 Track budgets and negotiate contracts
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 Hire and oversee training and L&amp;D Specialists
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 College or University Graduate (preferable higher level of education MBA, etc....)
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 Possessing professional certifications related to training
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 Preferable if certified (CIPD, SHRM, PHRi)
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 Professional experience five (5) to eight (8) years&rsquo; experience gained through increasingly responsible management positions within HR Training, and L&amp;D.
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 Five (5) years&rsquo; experience in similar position.
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 Proficiency in MS Office packages such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint Presentation; e-mail communication; feasibility studies preparation; L&amp;D presentations; proficient in LMS.
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 Knowledge of related training assessment and formulation programs.
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 Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resources applications.
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 Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
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 Proficiency in English languages mandatory, Arabic proficiency preferable.
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 Proven coaching, communication, and leadership skills, setting an example of excellence.
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 Expertise in change management, capable of navigating complex and ambiguous situations.
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 Physically and mentally fit for the job
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Learning & Development Manager

<div>
 Be the voice of Canonical
 
 
 We're on the lookout for an energetic and creative Senior Communications Manager with experience in analyst relations (AR) to join our communications team. The ideal person for this role will drive communications strategy through the analyst relations channel in order to increase Canonical's visibility among industry influencers and shape market perception.
 
 
 Canonical serves a diverse customer base, ranging from end users to startups, large enterprises and governments. Our portfolio is broad in scope and in reach. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, curious about shaping the evolving AR field, and relishes the challenge of communicating a diverse product range based around trusted open source.
 
 
 The AR field is becoming increasingly data-driven. Market research is also changing as a discipline thanks to AI models. As the voice of Canonical towards analysts and industry influencers, you will define and implement a strategy for data-driven engagement across portfolio areas, building on key narratives, developing new ones, and establishing relationships to advance our position across markets.
 
 
 This role will involve close partnership with the Product Management function within the company, as well as the Alliances, Sales and Marketing teams, to communicate key product news and announcements and manage perception of Canonical and its range of products among analysts. You will have the opportunity to shape the AR field in the company and help our organization stay ahead of the curve using technologies like AI to conduct market research and assess market perception, delivering insights to the business.
 
 
 This is a senior position and sits in the communications team reporting to the Director of Communications.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
 
 
 
 What your day will look like
 
 
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 Prepare and execute analyst-focused communications plans for product announcements, new partnerships and other initiatives in line with our go-to-market strategy
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 Proactively look for ways to use new technologies like AI to analyze market trends and assess analyst perception and sentiment of Canonical and its products
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 Understand GenAI platforms developed by analyst firms and ensure they contain the right information about Canonical's portfolio
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 Craft and deliver compelling narratives about Canonical and its products in line with our company vision
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 Manage analyst relationships directly, coordinating touchpoints throughout the year both through online briefings and industry events
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 Measure the impact of the AR program, reporting regularly on progress to leadership, implementing the necessary tooling to improve collaboration and managing spend
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 Proactively position the company in key analyst reports to drive recommendations and strengthen the company's brand
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 Support the Director of Communications on Corporate Communications initiatives
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Extensive experience in market research, AR or communications
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 Experience managing technology communications (agency or in-house) or AR programs
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 A track record of delivering innovative and successful communications campaigns in the technology space, and enhancing company positioning through AR programs
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 Experience of cloud/SaaS/open source technology an advantage
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 An analytical eye and a good sense for the type of content that resonates best with analysts and other industry influencers
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 Exceptional interpersonal skills and aptitude for forging trusting relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 Proven ability to prioritize and differentiate what matters from the noise, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
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 Affinity for planning is a must, experience with project management tools like Jira is an advantage
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 Background in product management or product marketing is a plus but not required
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 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
 
 Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.
 
 
 In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.
 
 
 🏠Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
 
 
 📚Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
 
 
 💰Annual compensation review
 
 
 🏆Recognition rewards
 
 
 🏝 Annual holiday leave
 
 
 👶Parental Leave
 
 
 🧑&zwj;💼Employee Assistance Programme
 
 
 🧳Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
 
 
 ✈️Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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 on a daily basis. 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.
 
 
 Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
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Senior Communications Manager - Analyst Relations

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