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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, along with industry leaders across sectors.
We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles.
Teams meet a few times a year worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager.
This role focuses on customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's technical assets.
It offers an opportunity for a technologist passionate about Linux and Project Management to grow their career.
Ideal candidates will have a software affinity, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology, working alongside industry-leading professionals.
Public Cloud Project Managers lead accounts and provide insight for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud clients, collaborating with teams from Software Engineering to senior executives.
Responsibilities include managing multiple projects simultaneously, shaping Statements of Work (SoW), overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring goals are met.
International travel may be required, with varying duration and frequency.
Location: This role is remote within the Americas region.
The role entails:
Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources.
Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks.
Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement.
Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews.
Managing third-party deliverables and cross-organizational requests.
Advocating for Canonical's technologies to customers.
Qualifications include proven experience in IT Cloud project management, Linux and open source knowledge, software engineering background, excellent communication skills in English, experience managing remote and cross-cultural teams, negotiation skills, a STEM degree, PMP and Scrum Master certifications, and willingness to travel.
We offer a distributed work environment, personal development budgets, regular compensation reviews, and benefits such as paid leave, parental leave, wellness programs, travel opportunities, and more.
About Canonical: We are at the forefront of open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu and supporting AI, IoT, and cloud platforms.
We recruit globally, value excellence, and promote a remote-friendly culture.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management, IT
Industries: Software Development
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