Junior Project Manager

Canonical; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Junior Project Manager, um die Einführung von Open Source-Technologien in der globalen Unternehmenslandschaft voranzutreiben. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie für den Erfolg von Projekten verantwortlich, indem Sie alle Stakeholder respektvoll einbeziehen und sicherstellen, dass Programme innerhalb der Erwartungen geliefert werden. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich auf technologische Exzellenz konzentriert und die Möglichkeit bietet, international zu reisen und an bedeutenden Projekten zu arbeiten. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Technologie haben und gerne in einem vielfältigen, multinationalen Umfeld arbeiten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Jährliches Lernbudget von 2000 USD

Leistungsorientierte Boni

Jährliche Überprüfung der Vergütung

Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm

Möglichkeiten zur internationalen Reise

Mutter- und Vaterschaftsurlaub

Anerkennungsprämien

Qualifications

• Solide akademische Leistungen in Wissenschaft oder IT.
• Ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Englisch.

Responsibilities

• Sicherstellen, dass Projekte innerhalb des Zeitrahmens und Budgets geliefert werden.
• Unterstützen bei der Identifizierung von Risiken und Problemen.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Verhandlungsgeschick

Technische Problemlösung

Education

Bachelor in Informatik oder verwandtem Bereich

Hervorragende akademische Leistungen

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1000 colleagues in more than 70 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times a year in person, in interesting locations worldwide, to align on strategy and execution.

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 entire global enterprise technology market. Our customers embrace Canonical’s approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, cloud, and edge computing.

Our Project Managers are responsible for ensuring 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 know how to respect and engage all stakeholders.

The role entails

1. Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resource expectations.
2. Supporting the identification of key technical and project risks and issues, and actively implementing mitigating actions.
3. Maintaining a 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 for the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio.

What we are looking for in you

• Solid academic achievement in science, software engineering, or information technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A solution-oriented mindset and the ability to "make things happen" with professionalism and effective negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in academic or extracurricular activities.
• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence to speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas respectfully.
• A 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 proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Appreciation for diversity and politeness in a multicultural, multinational organization.
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping worldwide compensation. We revisit compensation annually (more often for graduates and associates) to recognize outstanding performance. Alongside base pay, we offer performance-driven bonuses or commissions. Our benefits reflect our values and are tailored to local needs to ensure fairness globally.

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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects and a platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked remotely since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enhances our environment and products. We welcome applications from all identities and will consider each fairly.