Enterprise Project Manager

Canonical; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm seeks a dynamic Enterprise Project Manager to lead complex projects in a globally remote environment. This role focuses on ensuring project success by managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in enterprise IT, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of open source technologies. Join a pioneering company that values collaboration and offers opportunities for personal development, travel, and recognition in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Personal learning budget of USD 2,000/year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program

Wellness Platform

Opportunities to travel

Priority Pass for travel upgrades

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks effectively.
• Maintain strong customer focus and collaboration.

Skills

Enterprise IT Programs

Process Improvement

Software Engineering Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Linux

Open Source Technologies

Cloud Technologies

Cross-Cultural Team Leadership

Agile Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Agile Project Management Certification

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 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. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an Enterprise Project Manager. Canonical's mission is to streamline and accelerate the adoption of open source across the global enterprise technology market. Our customers leverage Canonical's approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, cloud, and at the edge. Our Enterprise Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and respectfully engaging all stakeholders, valuing 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.

Location: This is a globally remote role.

The role entails:

• Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resource expectations
• Identifying key technical and project risks and actively implementing mitigation actions
• Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with all key stakeholders for successful outcomes
• Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and providing guidance as needed
• Managing the delivery schedule of critical third-party project deliverables
• Advocating for appropriate Canonical technologies to customers
• Driving project success while managing risks

What we are looking for in you:

• Experience in Enterprise IT Programs, Process Improvement, and Software Engineering Project Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience leading cross-cultural, remote, and global project teams and customers
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Deep understanding of Linux, Open Source, and Cloud Technologies
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline
• Project Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalent
• Agile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

What we offer colleagues:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues in new locations
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for new hires. Most colleagues work remotely since our founding in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All applications are given fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development