Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Montreal; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to streamline the adoption of open source technology across enterprises. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining strong customer focus. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a technical field, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for technology. This forward-thinking company promotes a distributed work environment with biannual team sprints, providing opportunities for personal development and international travel. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in the tech industry.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual personal learning budget

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program

Wellness Platform

Opportunities for travel

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support identification of project risks and implement solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Techniques

Leadership Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Technical Field

Strong Academic Record

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 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 many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1000 colleagues in more than 70 countries, and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times annually in person at interesting locations worldwide 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 Canonical's approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, in the cloud, and at the edge.

Our 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 involving complex and evolving software technologies, customer and partner satisfaction depends on exceptional Project Managers who know how to respect and engage all stakeholders.

The role entails

1. Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resource expectations.
2. Supporting the identification of key technical and project risks and issues, and actively implementing mitigating actions.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Assisting in conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
5. Supporting the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables for the project.
6. Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio.

What we are looking for in you

The successful Junior Project Manager will have a strong academic background in science, software engineering, or information technology, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and a solution-oriented mindset. You will be able to "make things happen" with a professional approach and effective negotiation techniques. Demonstrated leadership skills in academic or extracurricular settings are essential.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• An undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path.
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas freely.
• A track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects and initiatives.
• The work ethic and confidence to excel alongside motivated colleagues.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation of diversity, politeness, and effectiveness in a multicultural, multinational organization.
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews to recognize outstanding performance. Benefits include a performance-driven bonus or commission, additional benefits reflecting our values, and programs designed for fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues in new locations.
• 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 vital open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for new hires. Working here is a future-oriented experience that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and background enhances our work environment and products. We welcome applications from all identities and ensure fair consideration for everyone.