Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems - Remote

Overview

The Project Manager for Canonical’s Devices business is responsible for coordinating and completing large complex customer-facing projects, overseeing all aspects of project delivery and acting as the primary delivery liaison between Canonical's engineering teams and customers.

In Short

• Manage projects through their complete life cycle.
• Deliver engineering professional services for assigned projects.
• Work with engineering teams on custom board enablement.
• Assist in the development of project statements of work.
• Draft and maintain project-specific schedules.
• Ensure projects are delivered within time/resources/scope expectations.
• Manage project risk mitigation and plans.
• Drive technical issues to reach desired delivery outcomes.
• Maintain communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables.

Requirements

• Solid project management experience in delivering engineering services.
• Experience managing projects with cross-cultural and multi-continent resources.
• Educational degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
• Good knowledge of Linux and Open Source Software.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong leader and problem solver.
• PMP/PMI or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification preferred.
• Ability to work non-standard hours.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for events.