Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems

Canonical; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Project Manager for Ubuntu Embedded Systems to oversee complex customer-facing projects. The ideal candidate has experience with engineering services management, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of Linux. Competitive salary with a remote work option and benefits like an annual learning budget and wellness programs.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual pay review and recognition rewards

Holiday and parental leave

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing engineering services projects, leading software teams and field engineers.
• Experience managing cross-cultural, multi-continent project resources, especially in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• Good knowledge of Linux, open source community, and computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects through their lifecycle to meet goals for Canonical and clients.
• Delivering engineering professional services.
• Communicating regularly with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Managing engineering services projects

Leading software teams

Cross-cultural project management

Excellent English communication

Strong leadership and problem-solving

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

Tools

Linux

Job description

Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud providers, silicon vendors, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Project Manager for Canonical's Devices business. This role involves coordinating and completing large, complex customer-facing projects, overseeing all aspects of delivery, and acting as the primary liaison between engineering teams and customers.

You will manage projects involving Ubuntu images on devices like robots, edge gateways, IoT devices, PCs, and automotive systems. This high-profile role requires building and maintaining relationships with team members, customers, partners/vendors (Silicon vendors, OEMs, ODMs, IHVs), and internal teams.

Location : Remote in the AMERICAs and/or EMEA regions.

Role responsibilities include:

1. Managing projects through their lifecycle to meet goals for Canonical and clients.
2. Delivering engineering professional services.
3. Working with engineering teams on custom board enablement and Ubuntu image delivery.
4. Developing project statements of work.
5. Drafting and maintaining project schedules and plans.
6. Securing client agreement on schedules and work items.
7. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and resources.
8. Managing risk mitigation plans.
9. Driving technical issues to resolution.
10. Communicating regularly with clients and stakeholders.
11. Managing delivery schedules of third-party deliverables.
12. Keeping management informed on project status.
13. Identifying and addressing custom engineering requests outside existing contracts.
14. Promoting Canonical technologies to customers.
15. Supporting work across different time zones and non-traditional hours.

Candidate requirements:

• Solid experience managing engineering services projects, leading software teams and field engineers.
• Experience managing cross-cultural, multi-continent project resources, especially in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math preferred.
• Good knowledge of Linux, open source community, and computer architecture.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills; experience building partnerships.
• PMP/PMI or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and travel up to 4 times a year.

What we offer:

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

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, expect excellence, and support remote work since 2004.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value diversity and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All applications are given fair consideration.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management, IT

Industries: Software Development