Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney with a growing presence in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane Perth and Adelaide. This role is based in our Sydney campus.
About the Role
Were looking for a Program Manager who brings structure calm and clarity to complexity. Youll help drive the delivery of key programs across Workplace Experience including the operationalisation of our new Sydney campus at 8 Kippax and other global initiatives like remote experience recognition and celebration.
Youll thrive in the details - planning milestones defining success measures managing dependencies and just as easily zoom out to connect dots across teams ensuring alignment and progress. Youll work closely with the Head of Vibe Global Vibe Leads and key partners across People Finance and Tech to turn vision into action.
This role reports into the Head of Vibe and is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave with the opportunity to have significant impact on Canvas next chapter of workplace experience.
What youd be doing in this role
Contribute to 8 Kippax operational readiness including the operational strategy seating strategy and the events framework.
Lead program delivery for strategic workplace experience initiatives - balancing planning execution and stakeholder engagement.
Partner cross-functionally across People Space Creation (Construction & Facilities) Workplace Experience and Operations to ensure programs are well integrated and outcomes are clear.
Strengthen program management foundations within the Vibe group implementing consistent tools for planning reporting and stakeholder comms across global workplace initiatives.
Track progress and impact by defining success metrics and leading regular check-ins retros and reporting cycles.
Surface and resolve blockers by connecting stakeholders identifying risks early and ensuring alignment.
Bring order to complexity by creating structured program plans timelines and communication frameworks.
Youre probably a match if
You have strong experience in program or project management ideally in workplace operations and large scale office moves and events.
Youre detail-oriented and structured bringing clarity and consistency to complex initiatives.
Youre outcome-driven tracking toward tangible impact rather than activity.
Youre a connector and communicator skilled at translating strategy into plans and aligning diverse stakeholders.
Youre calm under pressure able to prioritise and problem-solve even when things feel ambiguous.
Youre a continuous improver always looking for smarter simpler or more scalable ways to deliver results.
Youre energised by the intersection of space culture and experience and passionate about the role environment plays in helping people thrive.
About the team
As part of the People SuperGroup the Vibe team exists to create environments that cultivate Canvas culture and inspire us all to do the best work of our lives. From future space planning and desking strategy to healthful meals and iconic events were responsible for much of the magic that makes working at Canva feel intentional energising and people-first.
The Vibe team oversees several functions including:
Workplace Experience
Facilities and Construction
Food and Beverage
Health and Wellbeing Programming
Events and Engagement
As Canva continues to grow so too does the scope and complexity of Vibes mission. Our team is scaling our operations and strategy to meet the evolving needs of our people spaces and communities. That means becoming more globally connected more operationally efficient and more strategically impactful than ever before.
Youll sit in the Vibe Programs Team and work most closely with:
The Head of Vibe
The 8 Kippax core team
The Global Vibe Leads Team
Vibe Programs squad members
Stakeholders across Facilities Hospitality Space Planning People Operations Finance and Tech
Together were working to ensure that the environments we create continue to be a source of inspiration inclusion and joywhere everyone has the opportunity to do the best work of their lives.
Whats in it for you
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll 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.
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Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use 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 dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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