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 top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and mostly remote roles. Teams meet periodically 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 offers an opportunity for a technologist passionate about Linux and Project Management to build a career with Canonical. If you have an affinity for software, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology, you'll enjoy working with industry-leading professionals at Canonical.

Public Cloud Project Managers lead and provide insights for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. The role involves collaboration with teams from Software Engineering to Senior Executives.

As a Public Cloud Project Manager, you will manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously, shaping Statements of Work (SoW) or similar agreements, and ensuring project goals are met throughout their lifecycle.

Periodic international travel is required, with travel amount and duration varying based on company and program needs.

Location: This role is remote within the Americas region.

The role entails:

• Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and resources
• Identifying and mitigating key technical and project risks
• Maintaining strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement
• Conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers
• Managing delivery schedules of third-party deliverables
• Managing cross-organization engineering requests outside existing contracts
• Advocating Canonical technologies to customers

What we are looking for in you:

• Proven experience in IT Cloud as a project manager, program manager, or Scrum Master
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source, and Public Cloud
• Software engineering experience
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience leading remote, cross-cultural project teams
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP)
• Agile Certification (e.g., Scrum Master)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

What we offer colleagues:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
• Additional benefits reflecting our values and global fairness
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave
• Wellness programs and travel opportunities

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and value excellence. Most colleagues work remotely, and working here challenges you to innovate and grow.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion.