Junior Project Manager

Canonical; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Project Manager, where you will drive the adoption of open source technology across the enterprise market. In this dynamic role, you will engage with stakeholders, manage project timelines, and ensure successful outcomes through effective communication and leadership. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, you will advocate for innovative solutions from a leading provider of open source software. This position offers the opportunity to work in a remote-friendly environment, participate in biannual team sprints, and benefit from a generous learning and development budget. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Generous holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities for team events

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Proactive and professional with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within schedule, scope, and cost.
• Support identification of technical and project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Technical Understanding

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Technical Field

Strong Academic Record

Job description

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.

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

The role entails

1. Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, and resource expectations.
2. Supporting the identification of technical and project risks and implementing mitigation actions.
3. Maintaining a 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 critical third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

What we are looking for in you

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in science, software engineering, or information technology, excellent communication skills in English, and a solution-oriented mindset. You should be proactive, professional, and able to negotiate effectively, demonstrating leadership skills developed through academic or extracurricular activities.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
• Confidence in speaking up, exchanging feedback, and sharing ideas.
• Track record of exceeding expectations to achieve results.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation for diversity and effectiveness in a multicultural environment.
• Thoughtfulness, self-motivation, and result-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-based bonuses. Benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Generous holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness programs and assistance.
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues and company events with travel upgrades.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source technology, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-friendly, innovative work environment that challenges and develops our colleagues.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. All applications will be considered fairly regardless of background or identity.