Enterprise 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 major public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in over 75 countries, and very few office-based roles.

Teams meet a few times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

We are founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an Enterprise Project Manager. The mission of this role is to streamline and accelerate the adoption of open source across the global enterprise technology market. The Project Manager will ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging stakeholders with integrity and accountability. Managing complex projects with evolving technologies and diverse stakeholders requires exceptional skills in stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

This is a globally remote role.

• Experience in Enterprise IT Programs, Process Improvement, and Software Engineering Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience leading cross-cultural, remote, and global project teams and customers.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of Linux, Open Source, and Cloud Technologies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP) and Agile Certification (e.g., Scrum Master).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular compensation reviews and performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits aligned with our values, including holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software development. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working remotely has been our norm since 2004, encouraging innovative thinking and skills development.

Canonical is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide fair consideration regardless of background or identity, fostering a discrimination-free workplace.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Project Management and IT
• Industry: Software Development