Public Cloud Project Manager
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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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We have a global, distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, with few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager . This role involves customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's technical assets. It is ideal for a technologist passionate about Linux and Project Management. If you have a software affinity, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology, you will thrive at Canonical.
Public Cloud Project Managers lead accounts and provide insights for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. They collaborate with teams from Software Engineering to Senior Executives. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, shaping Statements of Work, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring goals are met. Periodic international travel is required, with travel details depending on project needs.
Location: This role is remote within the Americas region.
Responsibilities include: Delivering programs and projects within schedule, scope, budget, and resources
Identifying and mitigating technical and project risks
Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement
Conducting status meetings and business reviews
Managing delivery schedules of third-party deliverables
Handling cross-organization engineering requests outside existing contracts
Advocating Canonical technologies to customers
Qualifications: Proven experience in IT Cloud as a project or program manager, Scrum Master, or similar
Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and public cloud
Software engineering experience
Excellent English communication skills
Experience managing remote, cross-cultural teams and clients
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Bachelor's in STEM
Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent)
Agile Certification (Scrum Master or equivalent)
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
What we offer: Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
Comprehensive benefits reflecting our values
Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs
Opportunities for travel and professional growth
About Canonical: Canonical pioneers open source solutions, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and support remote work since 2004. Working at Canonical challenges you to innovate, learn, and excel.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair consideration for all applicants.
Job Details: Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Type: Full-time
Function: Project Management & IT
Industry: Software Development
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States