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 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. Responsibilities Ensure programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectations Identify key technical and project risks and issues and implement mitigating actions Maintain strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes 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 that are not part of existing business contracts Advocate to customers for appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio What we are looking for in you 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 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 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, 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 opportunity 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr