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 the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across various sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1000 colleagues in more than 70 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times annually in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
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 customers embrace Canonical's approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, cloud, and edge computing.
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 involving complex and evolving software technologies, customer and partner satisfaction depend on exceptional Project Managers who know how to respect and engage all stakeholders.
The role entails:
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 capable of 'making things happen' with a professional approach and effective negotiation skills. Demonstrated leadership during your academic career is also important.
What we offer colleagues
Compensation is determined based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-based bonuses or commissions. Additional benefits reflect our values and are tailored to local needs to ensure fairness globally.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering technology firm leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for new hires, expecting excellence and a commitment to continuous learning. Since our inception in 2004, most colleagues work remotely, and working here is a forward-looking experience that challenges you to think differently, work smarter, acquire new skills, and elevate your performance.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and background enriches our work environment and enhances our products. We consider all applications fairly, regardless of your identity.
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