Public Cloud Project Manager

Canonical; Gatineau; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Public Cloud Project Manager to oversee multiple projects and advocate for its technologies, ensuring timely delivery within budget. This remote role requires expertise in IT Cloud project management and strong engagement skills with stakeholders.

Benefits

Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints

USD 2,000 annual learning budget

Annual compensation review and performance bonuses

Wellness programs and travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT Cloud project management.
• Deep understanding of Linux and public cloud.
• Experience managing remote, cross-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Conduct status meetings and maintain strong customer focus.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in a STEM field

Project Management Certification

Agile certification

Job description

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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 top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a remote-first culture involving teams in 75+ countries.

We are hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager . This role involves customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's technical assets, ideal for a technologist passionate about Linux and Project Management. You will manage multiple projects, shape Statements of Work, and collaborate with stakeholders from engineering to senior executives.

Periodic international travel is required, with location based remotely in the Americas.

Responsibilities include :

• Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and budget.
• Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
• Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement.
• Conducting status meetings and reviews.
• Managing third-party deliverables and cross-organizational requests.
• Advocating Canonical’s technologies to customers.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in IT Cloud project management, software development, or related roles.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and public cloud.
• Software engineering experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience managing remote, cross-cultural teams.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s in a STEM field.
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Agile certification (Scrum Master or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What we offer :

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning budget.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
• Benefits including leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical :

Canonical pioneers open source and develops Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, value excellence, and promote a flexible, remote work culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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