Enterprise Project Manager

Canonical; Laval; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead complex IT projects and ensure successful outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work in a globally remote environment, managing cross-cultural teams and engaging with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering project management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of Linux and cloud technologies. Join a pioneering company that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and travel.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program

Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex IT programs and software projects.
• Proven ability to lead remote, cross-cultural teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project delivery within schedule, scope, and budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Conduct regular status meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise IT Programs

Process Improvement

Software Engineering Project Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Linux Knowledge

Open Source Technologies

Cloud Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Agile Project Management Certification

Job description

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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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are 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 at interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

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

Our mission is to streamline and accelerate the adoption of open source across the global enterprise technology market. Our customers embrace Canonical's approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, cloud, and edge. Canonical Enterprise Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

Within a portfolio of projects with complex and evolving software technologies, customer and partner satisfaction depends on exceptional Project Managers who 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 actively implementing mitigation actions.
• Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with all key stakeholders for successful outcomes.
• Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers, providing direction as needed.
• Managing the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables.
• Advocating appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.
• 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 leading the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a major open-source project and platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues work from home since 2004. Working here challenges 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. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and background enhances our work environment and products. We consider all applications fairly, regardless of your identity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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