Enterprise Project Manager - Remote

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

In Short

• Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectations
• Identifying key technical and project risks and issues and actively put mitigating actions in place
• Maintaining strong customer focus and working with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and providing direction when needed
• Managing the delivery schedule of critical third party deliverables for the project
• Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio
• Driving project success while managing risks

Requirements

• Experience in Enterprise IT Programs, Process Improvement, and Software Engineering Project Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience leading cross-cultural, remote and global project teams and customers.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Deep understanding of Linux, Open Source, and Cloud Technologies
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline
• Project Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalent certification
• Agile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalent certification
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events