Enterprise Project Manager

Canonical; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in open source software is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to drive project success in a remote-first culture. This role is pivotal in managing complex projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. With a focus on Linux and cloud technologies, you will lead cross-cultural teams and advocate for cutting-edge solutions. Join a company that values continuous learning and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses and a learning budget. If you're passionate about technology and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Regular compensation reviews

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Travel opportunities

Remote work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex IT projects with a focus on stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential for remote team management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks effectively.
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise IT programs

Process improvement

Software engineering project management

Communication skills

Remote team leadership

Negotiation skills

Linux knowledge

Cloud technologies

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, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, growing, and embraces a remote-first culture with teams meeting periodically worldwide.

The mission of Canonical is to streamline and accelerate open source adoption across the global enterprise technology market. Our Enterprise Project Managers are responsible for ensuring project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

This role involves managing complex projects with changing technologies, focusing on customer and partner satisfaction through effective stakeholder engagement.

Location:

This is a globally remote role.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources.
• Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
• Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder communication.
• Conducting status meetings and business reviews.
• Managing third-party deliverables.
• Advocating appropriate Canonical technologies to customers.
• Driving project success and managing risks.

Qualifications:

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

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular compensation reviews and performance 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 operate globally, setting high standards for excellence and innovation. Our remote work culture has been in place since 2004, encouraging continuous learning and growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination and encourage applications from all backgrounds.