Enterprise Project Manager

Canonical; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead complex software projects in a globally remote environment. This role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT programs and a passion for open source technologies. Join a forward-thinking team that values excellence and offers a flexible work environment, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Performance reviews and bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex software projects and IT programs.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within schedule, scope, and budget expectations.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Maintain strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Mitigation

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Linux

Cloud Technologies

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent)

Agile Certification (Scrum Master or equivalent)

Job description

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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 top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a remote-first approach involving teams in over 75 countries.

The role involves ensuring project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability. Candidates should be experienced in managing complex software projects, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation, with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Location:

This is a globally remote role.

Responsibilities include:

1. Delivering projects within schedule, scope, and budget expectations.
2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement.
4. Conducting status meetings and business reviews.
5. Managing third-party deliverables.
6. Promoting appropriate Canonical technologies to customers.
7. Driving project success and risk management.

Requirements:

• Experience in Enterprise IT programs, process improvement, and software engineering project management.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience leading remote, cross-cultural teams.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and cloud technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM.
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Agile certification (Scrum Master or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Performance reviews and bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally and value excellence. Working here offers a future-oriented, flexible, and challenging environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and provide fair consideration regardless of background or identity.