Enterprise Project Manager - Remote

Overview

The Enterprise Project Manager at Canonical is responsible for ensuring project success through effective stakeholder engagement and management in a remote-first environment.

In Short

• Manage complex IT projects in a global context.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders effectively.
• Lead cross-cultural and remote project teams.
• Utilize Agile methodologies in project management.
• Drive project success while managing risks.
• Facilitate process improvements in enterprise IT programs.
• Negotiate effectively in customer-facing roles.
• Support team development and skills enhancement.
• Travel occasionally for team sprints and meetings.
• Work flexible hours to support global teams.

Requirements

• Solid IT project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in software engineering project management.
• Agile expertise and relevant project management certification.
• Degree in Computer Science or STEM field; MBA preferred.
• Experience with cross-cultural and multi-continent projects.
• Ability to manage diverse remote teams.
• Strong commercial skills and contract management experience.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel 6-8 weeks a year.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards for outstanding performance.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues.
• Travel upgrades for long haul company events.