Junior Project Manager

Canonical; Cape Town; Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Project Manager to drive project success in the open source software sector. This role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with a solid academic background in technology. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Embrace the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals worldwide.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Performance reviews and recognition rewards

Comprehensive benefits including parental leave

Opportunities to travel internationally

Distributed work environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Technical Understanding

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Information Technology

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 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.

This role involves managing projects with complex and evolving software technologies, focusing on customer and partner satisfaction through exceptional stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources.
2. Supporting the identification and mitigation of 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 with clients.
5. Supporting the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables.
6. Advocating for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong academic record in science, software engineering, or information technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Solution-oriented mindset with leadership skills demonstrated in academic or extracurricular activities.
• Experience or passion for technology, personal projects, or initiatives.
• Professional approach, negotiation skills, and ability to 'make things happen.'
• Ability to respectfully communicate, share feedback, and work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events.

What We Offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards.
• Comprehensive benefits, including parental leave and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues worldwide.

About Canonical:

Canonical is at the forefront of the open-source movement, publishing Ubuntu and enabling AI, IoT, and cloud innovations. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working here means thinking differently, working smarter, and continuously learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity in experience, perspectives, and background, and we consider all applications fairly.