Public Cloud Project Manager

Canonical; Sudbury; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm is seeking a Public Cloud Project Manager to lead high-profile projects within the IT Cloud industry. This role requires a deep understanding of Linux and project management skills to ensure successful outcomes for key enterprise accounts. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage project lifecycles, and advocate for cutting-edge technologies. With opportunities for international travel and a distributed work environment, this position offers a unique chance to work with top professionals in the field. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for travel

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the IT Cloud industry as a project manager or Scrum Master.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and the Public Cloud space.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within schedule, scope, and budget.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Linux

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Scrum

Job description

The role of a Public Cloud Project Manager at Canonical

In this high-profile position, customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's technical assets are crucial.

This role offers an opportunity for a technologist passionate about Linux and Project Management to build a career with Canonical. If you have an affinity for software, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology, you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.

Public Cloud Project Managers provide account leadership and insight for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. This role involves collaboration with individuals from Software Engineering through Senior Level Executives.

As a Public Cloud Project Manager, you will manage multiple blue chip company projects simultaneously. You will work with all stakeholders to shape the Statement of Work (SoW) or similar agreements with clients, manage projects through their lifecycle, and ensure that the goals for both Canonical and the client are met.

Periodic international travel is required. Travel amount and duration will vary based on company and program requirements.

What your day will look like

• Ensure programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resource expectations.
• Identify key technical and project risks and issues, and actively implement mitigating actions.
• Maintain a strong customer focus and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Assist senior management with contract negotiations and development of project statements of work and RFI/RFP responses.
• Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and provide direction when needed.
• Manage the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables.
• Identify and manage cross-organization engineering requests outside existing contracts.
• Advocate for appropriate Canonical technologies to customers.

What we are looking for in you

• Proven experience in the IT Cloud industry as a software development project manager, IT program/project manager, agile software manager, or Scrum Master.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and the Public Cloud space.
• Software engineering experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional skills you might also bring

• PMI or equivalent certification preferred, e.g., Scrum Master.
• Full lifecycle project management experience.
• Experience delivering global projects remotely.

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide, revisiting annually or more often for high performers. In addition to base pay, we offer performance-driven bonuses and benefits reflecting our values. We aim to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a major open source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for our team. Since 2004, we have been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking, learning, and growth.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enhances our environment and products. We value every applicant and provide fair consideration regardless of your identity.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industries: Software Development