Junior Project Manager

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering tech firm as a Junior Project Manager, where you'll drive the adoption of open source technologies. This role offers the chance to manage complex projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and successful outcomes. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will engage with diverse teams and contribute to innovative solutions. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, a supportive distributed work environment, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Learning and Development Budget of USD 2,000

Generous Holiday Leave

Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Travel

Performance Reviews and Recognition Rewards

Qualifications

• Strong academic achievement in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Confidence in communication and feedback exchange.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Technical Understanding

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Technical Field

High School Academic Achievement

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, 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 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 engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

The role involves managing projects with complex and evolving software technologies, ensuring customer and partner satisfaction through effective stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources.
2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks and issues.
3. Maintaining strong customer focus and collaborating with stakeholders for successful outcomes.
4. Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews.
5. Supporting the delivery schedule of third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

What we are looking for in you

The ideal candidate will have strong academic achievement in science, software engineering, or IT, excellent communication skills in English, and a solution-oriented mindset. Leadership experience and a passion for technology are also essential. Specific qualifications include:

1. Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
2. An undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative narrative.
3. Confidence in communication and feedback exchange.
4. A track record of exceeding expectations.
5. Personal projects demonstrating passion for technology.
6. Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate effectively.
7. Professional English communication skills, both written and spoken.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
9. Appreciation for diversity and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
10. Self-motivation, thoughtfulness, and results-driven attitude.
11. Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

We offer competitive worldwide compensation, revisited annually, with additional benefits reflecting our values. Benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual performance reviews and recognition rewards.
• Generous holiday, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Wellness programs and support services.
• Opportunities for travel and global collaboration.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and value excellence. Our remote work model has been in place since 2004, fostering innovation and continuous learning.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diverse experiences and perspectives to create a better environment and products. All applications will be considered fairly regardless of your background or identity.