Public Cloud Project Manager

OverviewCanonical 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. 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 interesting 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 emphasizes 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. This role will work with Canonical’s key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts and collaborate with stakeholders from Software Engineering through Senior Level Executives. Periodic international travel is required; travel amount and duration vary by program requirements. Location: remote within the Americas region.ResponsibilitiesEnsure programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectationsIdentify key technical and project risks and issues and implement mitigating actionsMaintain strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomesConduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and provide direction when neededManage the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables for the projectIdentify and manage cross-organization engineering requests that are not part of existing business contractsAdvocate to customers for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolioWhat we are looking for in youProven background in IT cloud industry as a software development project manager, IT program/project manager, agile software manager or scrum masterDeep understanding of Linux, open source, and the public cloud spaceSoftware engineering experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExperience leading cross-cultural, remote and global project teams and customersStrong negotiation and influencing skillsBachelor's Degree in a STEM disciplineProject Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalentAgile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalentAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationallyWhat we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesTravel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, 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 have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game.Equal opportunityCanonical 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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProject Management and Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr