Junior Project Manager

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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We have a distributed team of over 1000 colleagues across 70+ countries, with few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The role of Junior Project Manager involves ensuring project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability. It requires managing complex projects with changing technologies, maintaining customer satisfaction, and supporting project delivery schedules.

• Strong academic record in science, software engineering, or IT.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset and leadership experience.
• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Proactive, results-driven, and capable of working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

• 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, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

Canonical is at the forefront of the open-source movement, publishing Ubuntu and supporting AI, IoT, and cloud initiatives. We hire globally, value excellence, and foster a remote work culture. Join us to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and innovate.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and offers fair consideration to all applicants regardless of background.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Project Management, IT
• Industry: Software Development

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