Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Junior Project Manager to drive the adoption of open source technologies. In this entry-level role, you'll ensure project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. You'll collaborate with diverse teams and have the opportunity to travel internationally. The company offers a supportive distributed work environment, generous learning budgets, and a commitment to diversity and innovation. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual learning budget of USD 2,000

Generous leave policies

Wellness and assistance programs

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic achievement in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Technical degree or compelling alternative narrative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, and resources.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Technical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in IT

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, and growing.

We are hiring a Junior Project Manager.

Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of open source across the global enterprise technology market. Our Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

The role involves:

1. Ensuring projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, and resources.
2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with stakeholders.
4. Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews.
5. Supporting delivery schedules for third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating appropriate Canonical technologies to customers.

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional academic achievement in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• A solution-oriented mindset with leadership experience.
• Technical degree or compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence in speaking up, sharing feedback, and ideas.
• Proven ability to exceed expectations and demonstrate passion for technology.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Appreciation for diversity and cultural sensitivity.
• Self-motivation and result-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards.
• Generous leave policies, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness and assistance programs.
• Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues worldwide.

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a future-oriented, innovative work environment. Most colleagues work remotely, and we encourage thinking differently, learning, and growth.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and provide fair consideration regardless of background or identity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development