Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Lille; À distance; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive the adoption of open source solutions. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining customer satisfaction through effective stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in IT or software engineering, excellent communication skills, and a solution-oriented mindset. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for international travel and professional development.

Prestations

Annual personal development budget

Regular compensation reviews

Performance bonuses

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Distributed work environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in science or IT with communication skills.
• Experience in exceeding expectations and a passion for technology.

Responsabilités

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and budget.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Maintain strong customer focus and collaborate with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Formation

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in IT

High School Academic Excellence

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various 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 entire 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 involves managing projects with complex and evolving software technologies, maintaining customer satisfaction through effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
5. Supporting the delivery schedule of third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

What we are looking for in you:

• Strong academic background in science, software engineering, or IT, with excellent communication skills in English.
• A solution-oriented mindset and proven leadership skills.
• Academic excellence from high school through university or equivalent experience.
• Degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence in communication, negotiation, and sharing ideas.
• Experience in exceeding expectations and a passion for technology.
• Professional English language skills and excellent presentation abilities.
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Respect for diversity and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Self-motivation and result-oriented approach.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual personal development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular compensation reviews and performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits aligned with our values, including leave, parental benefits, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering tech company leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software development. We hire globally and uphold high standards of excellence. Working here offers a future-oriented environment that challenges you to think differently and develop new skills.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer:

We promote a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds. All applications are given fair consideration regardless of your identity.