Public Cloud Project Manager

Overview

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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in locations around the world 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 is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and Project Management to build a career with Canonical. If you have an affinity for software, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology, you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.

Responsibilities

• Provide account leadership and insight for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts; collaborate with Software Engineering through Senior Level Executives.
• Manage multiple blue-chip company projects simultaneously and shape the SoW or similar agreements with clients.
• Manage projects through their life-cycles, ensuring goals for both Canonical and the client are met.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks and issues; maintain strong customer focus with all key stakeholders.
• Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and provide direction when needed;
• Manage the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables for the project;
• Identify and manage cross-organization engineering requests not part of existing contracts;
• Advocate to customers for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio.

What we are looking for

• Proven background in IT Cloud industry as a software development project manager, IT program/project manager, agile software manager or scrum master
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and the public cloud space
• Software engineering experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience leading cross-cultural, remote and global project teams and customers
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline
• Project Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalent
• Agile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values and local needs globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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