Public Cloud Project Manager

Canonical; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Public Cloud Project Manager, where you'll lead key enterprise accounts and advocate for innovative technologies. In this remote role, you'll manage multiple projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations. Your expertise in Linux and cloud computing will be essential as you collaborate with diverse teams across the globe. Enjoy a distributed work environment with opportunities for professional growth, a generous learning budget, and performance bonuses. Embrace the challenge of driving impactful projects in an industry-leading organization committed to open source solutions.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition rewards

Wellness programs

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT Cloud as a project or program manager.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and public cloud.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects within schedule, scope, budget, and resources.
• Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Linux

Cloud Computing

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Project Management Software

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 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. We have a global, distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, with few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager. This role involves customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's technical assets. It is ideal for a technologist passionate about Linux and Project Management. If you have a software affinity, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology, you will thrive at Canonical.

Public Cloud Project Managers lead accounts and provide insights for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. They collaborate with teams from Software Engineering to Senior Executives. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, shaping Statements of Work, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring goals are met. Periodic international travel is required, with travel details depending on project needs.

Location: This role is remote within the Americas region.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering programs and projects within schedule, scope, budget, and resources
• Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks
• Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement
• Conducting status meetings and business reviews
• Managing delivery schedules of third-party deliverables
• Handling cross-organization engineering requests outside existing contracts
• Advocating Canonical technologies to customers

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in IT Cloud as a project or program manager, Scrum Master, or similar
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and public cloud
• Software engineering experience
• Excellent English communication skills
• Experience managing remote, cross-cultural teams and clients
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Bachelor's in STEM
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent)
• Agile Certification (Scrum Master or equivalent)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits reflecting our values
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs
• Opportunities for travel and professional growth

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source solutions, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and support remote work since 2004. Working at Canonical challenges you to innovate, learn, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair consideration for all applicants.

Job Details:

• Seniority: Mid-Senior level
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Project Management & IT
• Industry: Software Development