Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Laval; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive project success in the fast-paced world of open source technology. This role involves managing complex projects and engaging stakeholders while ensuring timely delivery and effective communication. You'll have the opportunity to work in a distributed environment with international travel, participate in team sprints, and access a generous learning budget. Join a pioneering team committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where your contributions will help shape the future of technology and open source adoption.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

Annual learning budget of USD 2,000

Performance reviews and recognition rewards

Generous leave policies

Wellness programs

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Leadership experience from academic or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and budget.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Technical Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Job description

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. 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 global enterprise technology market. Our Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability. Managing complex projects with evolving technologies and diverse stakeholders requires exceptional Project Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources
• Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks
• Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement
• Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews
• Managing delivery schedules for third-party contributions
• Promoting Canonical's technologies to customers

What we are looking for:

• Strong academic background in science, software engineering, or IT
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Solution-oriented mindset and professional approach
• Leadership experience from academic or extracurricular activities
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards
• Generous leave policies, including parental leave
• Wellness programs and assistance platforms
• Opportunities for international travel to meet colleagues

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open-source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working here offers a chance to be at the forefront of technological innovation and to develop your skills continuously.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity and ensure fair consideration for all applicants.