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 customers, overseeing the delivery of Ubuntu images across a wide range of devices, including robots, edge gateways, IoT devices, PCs, and automotive systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through their complete life cycle, ensuring goals are met within time, resource, and scope expectations.
• Deliver engineering professional services and assist in the development of statements of work.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on custom board enablement and image delivery.
• Draft and maintain project schedules, plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain daily and weekly communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Advocate for Canonical’s product portfolio and identify custom engineering requests.
• 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 and multi-continent project resources (Asia, Europe, Americas).
• Educational degree in STEM fields.
• 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.
• PMP/PMI or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, parental leave, and wellness platforms.
• Travel perks including Priority Pass and upgrades for long-haul company events.