Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive open source adoption in the enterprise technology market. This entry-level role involves ensuring project success through effective stakeholder engagement and communication. 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 diversity and offers a competitive compensation package, including a learning budget and opportunities for international travel. This is an exciting chance to contribute to impactful projects in a rapidly evolving industry.

Benefits

Annual learning budget of USD 2,000

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Opportunities for travel

Biannual in-person team sprints

Qualifications

• Solid academic background in science or IT with excellent communication skills.
• Leadership experience and a passion for technology are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Information Technology

Job description

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About Canonical

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 top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders worldwide. The company operates with a distributed team across 70+ countries, with few office-based roles, and team members meet in person a few times a year in interesting global locations.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Junior Project Manager. The mission is to streamline and accelerate open source adoption across the global enterprise technology market. Our Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources.
2. Identify and mitigate technical and project risks and issues.
3. Maintain strong customer focus and collaborate with stakeholders for successful outcomes.
4. Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
5. Manage delivery schedules for critical third-party deliverables.
6. Advocate for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background in science, software engineering, or information technology, with excellent communication skills in English and a solution-oriented mindset. Leadership experience, a passion for technology, and the ability to work professionally and negotiate effectively are essential.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Confidence to speak up, give feedback, and share ideas.
• Track record of exceeding expectations.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Respect for diversity and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Self-motivation and thoughtfulness.
• Result-oriented with a drive to meet commitments.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive, performance-driven compensation package, including annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits tailored to local needs. Additional perks include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues in new locations.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally and uphold high standards, expecting excellence from our team. Since 2004, most colleagues work remotely, embracing future-oriented work practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote diversity and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All applications are given fair consideration regardless of background or identity.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industry: Software Development