Junior Project Manager

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 1000+ colleagues in 70+ 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 a Junior Project Manager.

Our mission is to streamline and accelerate the adoption of open source across the entire global enterprise technology market. Our customers embrace the Canonical approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, on the cloud, and at the edge.

Our Project Managers are responsible for ensuring project success through owning, driving, communicating and respectfully engaging all stakeholders, valuing integrity and accountability.

Within a portfolio of projects with complex and changing software technologies, customer and partner satisfaction is only possible because of exceptional Project Managers who know how to respect and engage all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectations

Supporting in identifying key technical and project risks and issues and actively put mitigating actions in place

Maintaining strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes

Assisting in conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers

Supporting with the delivery schedule of critical third party deliverables for the project

Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio

What we are looking for in you The successful Junior Project Manager will have solid academic achievement in science, software engineering and / or information technology field, excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and a solution oriented mindset. You will be able to "make things happen" with a professional approach and effective negotiation techniques. You have demonstrated leadership skills in your school or university life.

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path

Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation

Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results

Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives

The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues

Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation

Thoughtfulness and self-motivation

Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

What we offer colleagues

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

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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