Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems

About the Role

As a Project Manager for Canonical’s Devices business, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of complex, customer-facing projects. You will act as the primary liaison between Canonical's engineering teams and our global customers, overseeing the delivery of Ubuntu images across a diverse range of hardware, including robots, edge gateways, IoT devices, PCs, and automotive systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through their complete life cycle, ensuring goals are met within scope, time, and resource constraints.
• Deliver engineering professional services, including custom board enablement and Ubuntu image deployment.
• Draft and maintain project schedules, plans, and statements of work (SOWs).
• Manage project risk mitigation and drive technical issues to resolution.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, internal stakeholders, and third-party vendors (Silicon vendors, OEMs, ODMs, IHVs).
• Identify custom engineering requests outside of existing contracts.
• Advocate for Canonical’s product portfolio technologies to customers.
• Support different time zones and work non-traditional hours as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Solid project management experience delivering engineering services and managing software development teams.
• Extensive experience managing cross-cultural, multi-continent project resources (Asia, Europe, and the Americas).
• Educational background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
• Strong knowledge of Linux, the Open Source Software community, and computer architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with demanding project sponsors in complex environments.
• PMP/PMI or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Benefits

• 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, maternity/paternity leave, and wellness platforms.
• Travel perks including Priority Pass and upgrades for long-haul company events.