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CanonicalJunior Project Manager
Canonical is looking for a Junior Project Manager to support delivery across its open source work. The company distributes Ubuntu, serves enterprises as well as public…
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Canonical is looking for a Junior Project Manager to support delivery across its open source work. The company distributes Ubuntu, serves enterprises as well as public cloud and chip vendors, and reports more than 1,000 people in over 70 countries. Teams gather in person between two and four times a year. Canonical describes itself as founder-led, profitable and expanding. The posting does not say where the job is located. The…
Job Description
Canonical is looking for a Junior Project Manager to support delivery across its open source work. The company distributes Ubuntu, serves enterprises as well as public cloud and chip vendors, and reports more than 1,000 people in over 70 countries. Teams gather in person between two and four times a year. Canonical describes itself as founder-led, profitable and expanding. The posting does not say where the job is located.
The Junior Project Manager would make sure programs and projects remain on track for timing, scope, spending and staffing. Duties include spotting technical and project risks early, planning responses, and supporting customer status meetings and business reviews. The role also tracks delivery dates for critical outside vendor deliverables and advises clients on which Canonical products suit their needs. Customer focus and productive working relationships with every stakeholder are emphasized.
Applicants should have strong grades in science, software engineering or IT, along with excellent written and spoken English. The posting describes someone who gets things done with a professional approach and skilled negotiation, and who has led projects or groups during school or university. Readiness to speak up, challenge ideas and give feedback is valued. Expect to travel abroad two times annually for company events lasting up to two weeks.
Responsibilities
- Keep programs and projects inside agreed schedule, scope, cost and staffing limits
- Spot technical and project risks early and set mitigation steps in motion
- Support customer status meetings and business reviews
- Monitor delivery dates for critical third-party deliverables
- Recommend suitable Canonical technologies to customers
Requirements
- Fluent written and spoken English, with polished presentation skills
- A solution-focused outlook and effective negotiating
- Willingness to voice opinions, give feedback and offer ideas
- History of pushing past expectations to achieve strong results
- Able to travel abroad twice a year for events of up to two weeks
- Accountable, adaptable and results-driven
Qualifications
- Outstanding academic results at both school and university level
- Technical undergraduate degree, or a clearly explained alternative path
- Personal projects that reflect a love of technology
- Leadership record in school or university activities
Core Skills
Benefits
- USD 2,000 per year personal learning and development budget
- Bonus or commission linked to results each year
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Twice-yearly team sprints held in person
- Holiday leave and parental leave for every parent
- Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform
- Lounge access and travel upgrades on long-haul company trips
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What is the employment type?
The role is full-time.
Where is the role based?
The posting does not specify a work location.
How much travel is involved?
International trips two times a year, each for company events of up to two weeks.
Is a salary stated?
No figure is given. Compensation considers location, experience and performance, and includes a performance-driven bonus or commission.
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