Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Caracas; A distancia; VES 2.601.000 - 5.203.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative tech firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive successful project outcomes in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role focuses on managing complex software projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have a solid technical background, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible work environment, opportunities for international travel, and a generous learning budget. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Servicios

Performance-driven bonus

Annual learning and development budget

Generous leave policies

Wellness programs

Opportunities for travel and team meetups

Formación

• Solid academic background in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Proactive and professional with excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure projects are delivered within schedule, scope, and budget.
• Support identification of project risks and implement mitigation actions.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Educación

Undergraduate Degree in a Technical Field

High School Academic Record

Descripción del empleo

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, and industry leaders across various sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries, and very few roles are based in offices. Teams meet 2-4 times annually 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 environments.

Our Project Managers are responsible for ensuring project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with 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 effectively.

The role entails:

1. Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resource expectations.
2. Supporting the identification of key technical and project risks and issues, and implementing mitigation actions.
3. Maintaining a strong customer focus and collaborating 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.
6. Advocating for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

What we are looking for in you

The successful Junior Project Manager will have a solid academic background in science, software engineering, or information technology, with excellent communication skills in English and a solution-oriented mindset. You should be proactive, professional, and skilled in negotiation, with demonstrated leadership in academic or extracurricular activities.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• An undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
• Confidence to speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas respectfully.
• A history of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects or 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 effectiveness in multicultural environments.
• Thoughtfulness, self-motivation, and result-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

What we offer colleagues

Compensation is shaped by location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews. Benefits include a performance-driven bonus, learning budget, recognition rewards, leave, parental leave, wellness programs, travel opportunities, and more.

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Generous leave policies, parental leave, wellness programs.
• Opportunities for travel and team meetups.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software development. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for our team. Most colleagues work remotely; working here is a future-oriented experience that challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and background enriches our environment and products. We welcome applications from all identities for fair consideration.