Junior Project Manager Job at Canonical, San Francisco, CA

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  • Canonical
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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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 in person 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of open source across the global enterprise technology market. Our Project Managers ensure project success by owning, driving, communicating, and engaging all stakeholders with integrity and accountability.

The role involves:

  1. Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources
  2. Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks
  3. Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement
  4. Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews
  5. Managing delivery schedules of third-party deliverables
  6. Promoting Canonicals technologies to customers

What we are looking for in you:

  • Strong academic record in science, software engineering, or IT, with excellent communication skills in English
  • Leadership experience in school or university
  • Ability to communicate effectively, negotiate, and 'make things happen'
  • Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects
  • Professional demeanor, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

What we offer:

  • Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
  • USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
  • Performance reviews and recognition rewards
  • Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source innovation, publishing Ubuntuthe platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, prioritize excellence, and promote a future-focused, flexible working environment. Working here challenges you to learn, grow, and think differently.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer: We value diversity and are committed to fair hiring practices regardless of background or identity.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
  • Software Development

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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