Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Grenoble; À distance; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative firm is looking for a Junior Project Manager to drive the adoption of open source technology across enterprises. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in a technical field, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology. Join a remote-first culture that values diversity and offers opportunities for personal development and international travel. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this position is for you!

Prestations

Annual personal learning budget of USD 2,000

Biannual in-person team sprints

Wellness programs

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Opportunities to travel

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Solid academic background in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic settings.

Responsabilités

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Support identification of project risks and implement solutions.

Connaissances

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Formation

Undergraduate degree in a technical field

Exceptional academic record

Description du poste

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 respectfully engaging all stakeholders, valuing integrity and accountability.

Within a portfolio of projects with complex and evolving software technologies, customer and partner satisfaction depends on exceptional Project Managers who know how to respect and engage all stakeholders.

The role entails:

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

What we are looking for in you:

The successful candidate will have a solid academic background in science, software engineering, or information technology, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and a solution-oriented mindset. You should be able to "make things happen" professionally and possess effective negotiation skills. Demonstrated leadership in academic settings is desirable.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas.
• A track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects and initiatives.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
• Professional proficiency in English, with excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation of diversity, politeness, and effectiveness in a multicultural, multinational organization.
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues:

Compensation is shaped by location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-based bonuses or commissions. Additional benefits reflect our values and are tailored to local needs, ensuring fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness programs and assistance platforms.
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues in new locations.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. All applications are given fair consideration regardless of background or identity.