Senior Organisational Development Practitioner

About Canonical

Canonical is a technology firm focused on open-source software, known for publishing Ubuntu. The company develops software for cloud, AI, and IoT platforms. Canonical operates globally and maintains a high standard for its hires. Most Canonical employees have worked remotely since the company's inception in 2004.

The Role of Senior Organisational Development Practitioner

Canonical is seeking a Senior Organisational Development Practitioner to join its Talent Development team. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focuses on establishing and maintaining high standards for coaching and organisational development within the company. The practitioner will work directly with leaders, diagnose organisational leadership effectiveness, and drive improvement plans. This is a senior role requiring credibility and hands-on experience in coaching and organisational development.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach individual leaders to improve their management capabilities against established standards.
• Facilitate difficult conversations among leaders to drive necessary changes.
• Translate 360-degree feedback into actionable commitments for leaders.
• Conduct initial diagnoses of organisational leadership and implement plans for improvement.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of new operational methods across the global company.
• Develop and mentor other practitioners in the field of coaching and organisational development.
• Define and uphold the standards for coaching and organisational development practices at Canonical.
• Refine the company's management excellence standards based on insights gained from practical application.

Required Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in organisational development, coaching, or a related talent development field.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and drive visible improvements in their performance.
• Experience in diagnosing organisational leadership challenges and developing strategic solutions.
• Capability to work both centrally and embedded within specific organisational units.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility quickly with directors and senior leaders.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working both as part of a central Talent Development team and embedded within various leadership organisations for specific periods. The insights gained from field work will inform broader leader and manager development initiatives across Canonical.