Enterprise Project Manager

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Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is 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 across various sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations worldwide, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an

Enterprise Project Manager . Canonical's 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. Canonical Enterprise Project Managers are responsible for ensuring project success by owning, driving, communicating, and respectfully engaging all stakeholders, valuing integrity and accountability.

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

Location :

This is a globally remote role.

The role entails :

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

Identifying key technical and project risks and issues and actively implementing mitigating actions

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

Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and providing direction when needed

Managing the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables for the project

Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio

Driving project success while managing risks

What we are looking for in you :

Experience in Enterprise IT Programs, Process Improvement, and Software Engineering Project Management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Experience leading cross-cultural, remote, and global project teams and customers

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Deep understanding of Linux, Open Source, and Cloud Technologies

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline

Project Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalent

Agile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalent

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

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 publisher of Ubuntu, a key open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new hires. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and background to create a better work environment and better products. We consider all applications fairly regardless of your background or identity.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Software Development industry

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