Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Comunidad Valenciana; A distancia; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Project Manager to lead complex projects in the open-source technology space. This role is crucial for ensuring project success through effective stakeholder engagement and communication. As part of a distributed team, you will have the opportunity to work remotely while participating in biannual in-person sprints. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a technical field and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking firm that values diversity and fosters professional growth in an inclusive environment.

Servicios

Distributed work environment

Annual learning and development budget

Performance reviews and recognition rewards

Comprehensive leave and parental benefits

Wellness and assistance programs

Travel opportunities

Formación

• Strong academic record in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Delivering projects within schedule, scope, cost, and resource expectations.
• Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
• Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder collaboration.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Educación

Degree in Science or Software Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Descripción del empleo

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.

This role involves managing complex projects with evolving technologies, ensuring customer and partner satisfaction through exceptional stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include:

1. Delivering projects within schedule, scope, cost, and resource expectations
2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder collaboration
4. Conducting status meetings and business reviews
5. Managing third-party deliverables
6. Promoting Canonical technologies to customers

Candidate Profile:

• Strong academic record in science, software engineering, or IT
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Solution-oriented mindset and leadership experience
• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• Confidence in communication and negotiation
• Passion for technology and personal initiatives
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year

What We Offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards
• Comprehensive leave and parental benefits
• Wellness and assistance programs
• Travel opportunities to new locations

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu and leading in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster an inclusive, innovative environment. Working remotely since 2004, we challenge our colleagues to think differently and grow professionally.

Equal Opportunity:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background or identity.