Enterprise Project Manager - Canonical

About Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, including Ubuntu. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,200 colleagues across 75+ countries. We are founder-led, profitable, and growing.

The Role

As an Enterprise Project Manager, you will ensure project success by owning, driving, and engaging stakeholders across complex software initiatives. You will be responsible for delivering programs within schedule, scope, and budget while advocating for Canonical’s technology portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, and resource expectations.
• Identify technical and project risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong customer focus and conduct regular status meetings and business reviews.
• Manage delivery schedules for critical third-party deliverables.
• Advocate for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in Enterprise IT programs, process improvement, and software engineering project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to lead cross-cultural, remote, and global project teams.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of Linux, Open Source, and Cloud technologies.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Agile Project Management certification (Scrum Master or equivalent).
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, parental leave, and wellness platform access.
• Travel opportunities for company events with priority pass and upgrades.