Operations Business Partner, Tech
Canva
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Australia
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About the role
- Act as a trusted operational partner to Technology Specialty leadership and business partners.
- Help run the business of the Specialty.
- Bring structure to ambiguity, drive momentum on complex initiatives.
- Strengthen operating systems that enable the Specialty to function effectively at scale.
- Independently lead high-impact initiatives.
- Shape how the Specialty operates at scale.
- Act as a coach and mentor to other Operations Business Partners.
- Raise the bar for operational craft, judgment, and impact.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Business Operations, Program Management, or similar roles within complex, fast-moving organisations.
- Independently led large, cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholders, often in ambiguous or undefined problem spaces.
- Excel at translating strategy into execution by designing systems, cadences, and mechanisms, and breaking big-picture goals into clear milestones, deliverables, and accountabilities while maintaining high standards.
- Scrappy, adaptable operator who thrives in ambiguity, can wrangle complex or backlog-heavy work, and brings order without overcomplicating things.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships and influence effectively without formal authority.
- Experience in organisational change and communications, shaping clear narratives and landing messages with diverse audiences.
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy, with guidance required only in the most complex situations.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Business OperationsProgram ManagementOrganisational ChangeSystems DesignProject ExecutionStakeholder ManagementInitiative LeadershipMilestone PlanningDeliverable ManagementAccountability Structures
Soft Skills
CoachingMentoringRelationship BuildingInfluencingAdaptabilityProblem SolvingCommunicationAutonomyJudgmentOperational Craft