Junior Project Manager

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, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1000 colleagues across 70+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 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 open source adoption across the global enterprise technology market. Our customers embrace Canonical's approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, cloud, and edge.

Our Project Managers are responsible for ensuring project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability. Managing a portfolio of projects with 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 projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, and resources expectations.
2. Supporting the identification of key technical and project risks and issues, and implementing mitigating actions.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with stakeholders for successful outcomes.
4. Assisting in regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
5. Supporting delivery schedules 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 IT, with excellent written and verbal English communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset. You should be proactive, professional, and possess effective negotiation skills, with demonstrated leadership in academic settings.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence to speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas respectfully.
• Proven 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.
• Excellent professional English communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation for diversity and effectiveness in multicultural organizations.
• Thoughtfulness, self-motivation, and result-oriented attitude.
• 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 bonuses. Benefits reflect our values and include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Recognition rewards, annual leave, maternity/paternity leave.
• Wellness programs, travel opportunities, and travel upgrades for company events.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open-source tech firm, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a discrimination-free workplace. We value diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, and consider all applications fairly.