Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive the adoption of open source technologies. This role involves ensuring project success through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and accountability. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in relevant fields, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth, including an annual learning budget and generous leave policies. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that champions innovation and excellence.

Servicios

Annual Learning Budget

Generous Leave Policies

Wellness Programs

Opportunities for International Travel

Recognition Rewards

Formación

• Strong academic record in relevant fields.
• Experience in leadership roles during education.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver projects within set expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Maintain strong customer focus and collaboration.

Conocimientos

Communication Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Educación

Degree in Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Information Technology

Descripción del empleo

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 through ownership, communication, stakeholder engagement, integrity, and accountability.

Responsibilities include:

1. Delivering programs and projects within schedule, scope, cost, and resources expectations.
2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks and issues.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with stakeholders for successful outcomes.
4. Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
5. Managing delivery schedules for critical third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

What we are looking for in you

The ideal candidate will have:

• An excellent academic record in science, software engineering, or information technology.
• Strong communication skills in English and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Leadership experience from school or university.
• Technical degree or compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence in communication, feedback exchange, and idea sharing.
• A track record of exceeding expectations.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
• Professional English skills and presentation abilities.
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation of diversity and effectiveness in multicultural environments.
• Self-motivation and thoughtfulness.
• Result-driven with a commitment to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

Our compensation is competitive and revisited annually, including base pay, performance bonuses, and benefits tailored to local needs. 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 leave policies, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness programs and assistance platforms.
• Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues globally.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and promote a work environment that values excellence, innovation, and diversity. Working at Canonical offers a future-focused, flexible, and challenging career path.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to contribute to our diverse and dynamic team.