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Public Cloud Project Manager

Canonical

Washington (District of Columbia)

Remote

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Public Cloud Project Manager to oversee key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. This role is perfect for a technologist passionate about Linux and project management, eager to drive success in a remote setting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and advocate for cutting-edge technologies. With a strong focus on customer relationships and stakeholder engagement, you will ensure projects meet their goals while enjoying a distributed work environment and a commitment to professional growth. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and excellence.

Benefits

Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year
Annual compensation review
Performance bonuses
Comprehensive benefits including leave
Parental leave
Wellness programs
Travel opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in IT Cloud project management and software development.
  • Deep understanding of Linux and public cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver programs within schedule, scope, and resource expectations.
  • Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
  • Maintain strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

IT Cloud project management
Linux
open source
public cloud
communication skills
negotiation skills
leading remote teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
Agile/Scrum certification

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 top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.

The Public Cloud Project Manager will focus on customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's technical assets. This role is ideal for a technologist passionate about Linux and Project Management, eager to build a career at Canonical. The role involves managing key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts, collaborating with teams from Software Engineering to Senior Executives, and overseeing multiple projects, ensuring they meet goals and deadlines.

Periodic international travel is required. The position is remote and based in the Americas region.

Responsibilities include:
  • Delivering programs within schedule, scope, cost, and resource expectations.
  • Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
  • Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement.
  • Conducting status meetings and business reviews.
  • Managing delivery schedules and third-party deliverables.
  • Managing cross-organizational engineering requests.
  • Advocating Canonical technologies to customers.
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in IT Cloud project management, software development, or related roles.
  • Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and public cloud.
  • Software engineering experience.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Experience leading remote, cross-cultural teams.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM.
  • Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
  • Agile/Scrum certification.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
What we offer:
  • Distributed work environment with periodic in-person team sprints.
  • Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year.
  • Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.
About Canonical:

Canonical is at the forefront of open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu and supporting AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and promote a culture of excellence and diversity. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently and grow professionally.

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

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