Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Vancouver; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive successful project outcomes in the open-source software space. This role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope while maintaining strong customer relationships. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, advocate for cutting-edge technologies, and support critical deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and a passion for technology. Join a dynamic team that values learning and development, with opportunities for international travel and personal growth.

Benefits

Annual personal learning budget of USD 2,000

Comprehensive benefits including wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Maternity/Paternity leave

Distributed work environment

Qualifications

• Solid academic achievement in relevant fields.
• Experience or passion for technology through personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within schedule and scope.
• Conduct regular status meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Information Technology

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 are responsible for ensuring project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

The role entails:

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

What we are looking for in you:

• Solid academic achievement in science, software engineering, or information technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A solution-oriented mindset and leadership skills demonstrated through school or university activities.
• Experience or passion for technology through personal projects.
• Professional approach, effective negotiation skills, and the ability to 'make things happen.'
• Curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events.

What we offer colleagues:

• Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year.
• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards.
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.