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Junior Project Manager

Job in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66115, USA
Listing for: Canonical
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager, Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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About the role

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. As a Project Manager, you will ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and respectfully engaging all stakeholders, valuing integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities
  • Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resources expectations.
  • Supporting the identification of key technical and project risks and issues, and actively implementing mitigating actions.
  • Maintaining strong customer focus and working with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers.
  • Supporting the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables.
  • Advocating for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.
  • Qualifications
    • Exceptional 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.
    • Degree in a technical field or a compelling alternative narrative.
    • Confidence to speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas.
    • Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
    • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events.
    • Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
    • Professionalism in communication and presentation skills.
    What we offer
    • Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
    • Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
    • Performance-based annual bonus or commission.
    • Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.
    • Opportunity to work with innovative open-source projects and a global team.
    About Canonical

    Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the open-source movement. We develop Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We value diversity, excellence, and innovation, and operate a remote-first, global workforce.

    Additional Information

    Seniority level:
    Entry level

    Employment type:

    Full-time

    Job function:
    Project Management and IT

    Industry: Software Development

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