Enterprise Project Manager

Canonical; Ottawa; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead diverse projects across global teams. This role emphasizes exceptional project management skills to ensure successful outcomes in a remote work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of Linux and cloud technologies. With a focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement, you will drive project success while managing risks. This is a unique opportunity to join a pioneering company that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits

Personal development budget

Annual compensation review

Performance bonuses

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Holiday leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in Enterprise IT programs and software engineering project management.
• Strong understanding of Linux, open source, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, scope, and cost expectations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Linux

Open Source Technologies

Cloud Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Project Management Certification

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 initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. We foster a globally distributed collaboration model, with over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, and very few office-based roles. Teams meet in person a few times a year 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 leverage Canonical’s approach to open source for complex projects across bare metal, cloud, and edge computing. Canonical Enterprise Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

In a portfolio of projects with evolving software technologies, customer and partner satisfaction depends on exceptional project management skills that 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, and resource expectations.
• Identifying key risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with stakeholders for successful outcomes.
• Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
• Managing delivery schedules of critical third-party deliverables.
• Advocating appropriate Canonical technologies to customers.
• Driving project success while managing risks.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Enterprise IT programs, process improvement, and software engineering project management.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience leading cross-cultural, remote, and global teams and clients.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and cloud technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
• Agile project management certification (e.g., Scrum Master or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Personal development budget of USD 2,000 annually.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
• Various benefits reflecting our values and local needs.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave.
• Wellness programs, travel opportunities, and travel perks for company events.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We hire globally and uphold high standards for our team. Working remotely since 2004, we encourage innovative thinking, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We promote diversity and are committed to providing fair consideration regardless of background or identity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development