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Canonical · 20 hours ago

Junior Project Manager

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. The Junior Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring project success by engaging stakeholders and managing project delivery within set expectations.

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Responsibilities

Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectations
Supporting in identifying key technical and project risks and issues and actively put mitigating actions in place
Maintaining strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
Assisting in conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers
Supporting with the delivery schedule of critical third party deliverables for the project
Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio

Qualification

Stakeholder EngagementProject ManagementTechnical Risk ManagementCommunication SkillsCuriosityLeadership SkillsNegotiation TechniquesInterpersonal SkillsResult-oriented MindsetFlexibility

Required

Solid academic achievement in science, software engineering and/or information technology field
Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
Solution oriented mindset
Ability to 'make things happen' with a professional approach and effective negotiation techniques
Demonstrated leadership skills in school or university life
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives
Work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation
Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Benefits

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
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Company

Canonical

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We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kara Stemig
Partner Marketing Manager, Public Cloud
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