Junior Project Manager

Canonical; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to streamline the adoption of open source technology in the enterprise market. In this role, you will drive project success by engaging stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a technical field, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration, while enjoying the flexibility of a distributed work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual Learning and Development Budget of USD 2,000

Generous Leave Policies

Wellness Programs

Opportunities to Travel

Travel Upgrades for Long-Haul Events

Qualifications

• Solid academic background in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered within schedule, scope, and budget.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigating actions.
• Conduct status meetings and business reviews with customers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Technical Subject

Exceptional Academic Record

Job description

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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Junior Project Manager

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

The role entails:

1. Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resources expectations.
2. Supporting in identifying key technical and project risks and issues, and actively implementing mitigating actions.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and working with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Assisting in conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
5. Supporting the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables for the project.
6. Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio.

What we are looking for in you

The successful candidate will have a solid academic background in science, software engineering, or information technology, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and a solution-oriented mindset. Leadership skills demonstrated during school or university are valued.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence to speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas respectfully.
• Track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects and initiatives.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
• Professional English communication skills and presentation abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation for diversity and effectiveness in a multicultural environment.
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

Compensation is shaped by location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses. Benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Generous leave policies, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness programs and assistance platforms.
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues in new locations.
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is at the forefront of the open source movement, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a work environment that challenges you to learn, innovate, and excel. Most colleagues work remotely, embracing the future of work.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We consider all applications fairly, regardless of background or identity.