Events Manager at Canonical

Events Manager

Location: Office Based - Taipei, Taiwan (Canonical Taiwan office)

Overview

Canonical is seeking an experienced B2B Events Manager to develop and execute a long-term events strategy across APAC. This hands-on, multidisciplinary role partners with regional sales, partners & alliances, product marketing, design and wider marketing functions to maximise event-driven pipeline and visibility for Canonical and Ubuntu.

The role of an Events Manager at Canonical

• Develop and maintain a prioritized list of events for Canonical participation based on primary research and cross-team input.
• Define relevant KPIs to measure individual event effectiveness and justify spend.
• Source and negotiate the best deals to maximise visibility while minimising event costs.
• Provide full logistical support for events globally and travel occasionally to major events.
• Plan and manage the event budget, monitoring and adjusting spend to meet objectives.
• Create repeatable systems and processes that measurably improve event effectiveness over time.
• Work closely with diverse stakeholders including engineers, product managers, sales and executives to ensure event programmes support commercial goals.

What your day will look like

You will be prioritising events, setting KPIs, coordinating logistics, managing budgets, partnering with regional teams, and constantly iterating to improve event outcomes and ROI.

What we are looking for in you

• Proven experience organising B2B events (trade shows, customer events, webinars, etc.) across APAC.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, STEM or related discipline.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in English.
• Hands-on mindset with a passion for experimentation, measurement and optimisation.
• Growth mindset and strong work ethic with a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.

What we offer colleagues

Canonical shapes compensation to reflect geography, experience and performance. In addition to base pay, eligible roles may receive performance-driven bonuses or commissions. We provide a global set of benefits and balance programmes to meet local needs.

• Fully supported office role in Canonical Taiwan with twice-yearly distributed team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Programme and Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues and Priority Pass for travel upgrades on long-haul events.

About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, a leading open-source platform used across cloud, AI, IoT and enterprise initiatives. We are founder-led, profitable and globally distributed with thousands of colleagues worldwide. We set high standards for performance and recruit on a global basis. Working at Canonical offers the chance to be at the forefront of open source software adoption.

Equal opportunity

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and provide fair consideration for applicants of all backgrounds. If you require accommodation for travel relating to a physical disability, please let us know during the hiring process and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

Application notes

Please indicate whether you are a recent graduate or expected to graduate this year. Universities use different grading systems—please state your results and the system used. For work history, focus on the last ten years since leaving undergraduate studies and count companies accordingly. Submission of diversity and equal opportunities data is voluntary and will not influence hiring decisions.

Requisition ID: 602

How to apply

Apply via Canonical's careers site for this role: https://canonical.com/careers/6812355