Enterprise Project Manager

Canonical; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech firm is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead complex projects in a globally remote environment. This role is crucial for driving project success and engaging stakeholders effectively. You will manage diverse teams, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while advocating for cutting-edge technologies. The company fosters a culture of excellence and inclusivity, offering a distributed work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about open source and technology, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Biannual in-person team sprints

USD 2,000 annual learning budget

Annual compensation review

Performance bonuses

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex IT projects with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Identify project risks and maintain strong customer focus.

Skills

Enterprise IT Programs

Process Improvement

Software Engineering Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Linux

Open Source Technologies

Cloud Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP)

Agile Certification (e.g., Scrum Master)

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 like 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 founder-led, profitable, and growing company with a global team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries. Teams meet a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring an Enterprise Project Manager. Canonical's mission is to accelerate open source adoption across the global enterprise technology market. Our Enterprise Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

The role involves managing complex projects with changing technologies, maintaining customer satisfaction, and engaging stakeholders effectively.

Location:

This is a globally remote role.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources.
2. Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement.
4. Conducting status meetings and business reviews.
5. Managing third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating for appropriate Canonical technologies.
7. Driving project success while 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.
• 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).
• Agile Certification (e.g., Scrum Master).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits like holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs, travel opportunities, and more.

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech firm, the publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally and value excellence, innovation, and diversity. Most colleagues work remotely, and we foster a future-focused, inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Canonical is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and identities.