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CanonicalJunior Project Manager
Canonical is hiring a Junior Project Manager to help deliver projects for its customers and partners. Canonical's business is open-source platforms for enterprise and technology buyers,…
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Canonical is hiring a Junior Project Manager to help deliver projects for its customers and partners. Canonical's business is open-source platforms for enterprise and technology buyers, and it runs complex projects spanning bare metal, cloud and edge deployments. Project managers own delivery and keep stakeholders engaged, respected and informed. The main aim of the role is to make sure programs and projects are delivered on schedule and within agreed scope,…
Job Description
Canonical is hiring a Junior Project Manager to help deliver projects for its customers and partners. Canonical's business is open-source platforms for enterprise and technology buyers, and it runs complex projects spanning bare metal, cloud and edge deployments. Project managers own delivery and keep stakeholders engaged, respected and informed.
The main aim of the role is to make sure programs and projects are delivered on schedule and within agreed scope, cost, budget and resources. The junior project manager helps spot technical and delivery risks, sets up mitigations, runs routine progress calls and commercial reviews with clients, tracks delivery dates for critical third-party deliverables, and advises customers on which Canonical technologies fit their needs.
The posting asks for a solution-oriented person with solid academic results in science, software engineering or information technology, clear written and spoken English, and the negotiating skill to make things happen. Leadership shown during school or university, and personal technology projects, are valued.
Responsibilities
- Help ensure programs and projects are delivered on schedule and within budget
- Spot the main technical and delivery risks and set up countermeasures
- Keep customers at the centre of the work and engage stakeholders
- Help run routine progress calls and commercial reviews with clients
- Track delivery schedules for critical third-party deliverables
- Recommend suitable Canonical technologies to customers
Requirements
- Strong academic results in science, software engineering or IT
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- A solution-oriented mindset and effective negotiation
- Demonstrated leadership in school or university life
- A strong academic record from high school and university, or a clear account of an alternative path
- Willingness to voice views, give and receive feedback, and propose ideas
- Available for international trips twice a year, each up to a fortnight
Qualifications
- Passion for technology shown through personal projects and initiatives
- Experience working in a multicultural, multinational organisation
Core Skills
Benefits
- Home-based work plus in-person team sprints twice a year
- Yearly allowance of USD 2,000 toward training
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Yearly holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chances to visit new places and meet coworkers
- Priority Pass access and travel upgrades on long-haul company trips
- Performance-based annual bonus
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Is the role remote?
The listing is marked remote, and travel abroad twice a year is expected.
What does the role mainly involve?
It involves keeping programs and projects on schedule, scope, cost and budget, managing risks, and running status meetings with customers.
Is salary information stated?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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