Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Toronto; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive the adoption of open source technology across enterprises. This role involves ensuring project success through effective stakeholder engagement and communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in science or IT, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and offers a competitive compensation package, including learning opportunities and wellness programs. This is a chance to grow in a dynamic environment while making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Distributed work environment

Biannual in-person team sprints

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic record in relevant fields.
• Excellent English communication and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Software Engineering

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 leading public cloud and silicon providers and 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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, and resources expectations.
2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks and issues.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and working with stakeholders for successful outcomes.
4. Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
5. Supporting the delivery schedule of third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

What we are looking for in you

The ideal candidate will have:

• An exceptional academic record in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Excellent English communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Leadership experience from school or university.
• Technical degree or compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence to communicate effectively and share ideas.
• A history of exceeding expectations.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation for diversity and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Self-motivation and thoughtfulness.
• Result-driven with a commitment to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

We offer a competitive, performance-based compensation package, including annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits such as:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, and parental leave.
• Wellness programs and travel opportunities.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech company at the forefront of the open source movement, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence. Working here is a forward-looking experience that challenges and develops your skills.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and fair application processes for all candidates.