Public Cloud Project Manager Home Based

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s 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 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. In this position, customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical’s technical assets are crucial. This role 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, great communication skills, and a passion for technology, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical.Public Cloud Project Managers provide account leadership and insight for Canonical’s key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. This role will collaborate with individuals from Software Engineering through Senior Level Executives.As a Public Cloud Project Manager, you will manage multiple blue‑chip company projects simultaneously. Working with all stakeholders, you will shape the SoW or similar agreements with our clients, manage projects through their life‑cyles, ensuring the overall goals for both Canonical and the client are met.Periodic international travel is required. Travel amount and duration will vary based on company and program requirements.Location: This role will be based remotely in the Americas region.The role entailsEnsuring programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectationsIdentifying key technical and project risks and issues and actively put mitigating actions in placeMaintaining strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomesConducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and provide direction when neededManaging the delivery schedule of critical third party deliverables for the projectIdentifying and managing cross organization engineering requests that are not part of existing business contracts.Advocating to customers the 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 customers.Strong negotiation and influencing skillsBachelor's Degree in a STEM disciplineProject Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalent certificationAgile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalent certificationAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationallyWhat we offer colleaguesWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we 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 ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.Distributed 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 colleaguesPriority Pass and travel 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, 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 very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr