Public Cloud Project Manager

Public Cloud Project Manager

Canonical is seeking a Public Cloud Project Manager to join our team. This role requires a technologist with a passion for Linux and Project Management to build a career with Canonical.

About the role

The Public Cloud Project Manager provides account leadership and insight for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. This role collaborates with individuals from Software Engineering through Senior Level Executives, managing multiple blue-chip company projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resources expectations
• Identify key technical and project risks and issues and actively implement mitigating actions
• Maintain strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and provide direction when needed
• Manage the delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables for the project
• Identify and manage cross-organization engineering requests that are not part of existing business contracts
• Advocate to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio

Requirements

• Proven background in IT Cloud industry as a software development project manager, IT program/project manager, agile software manager or scrum master
• Deep understanding of Linux, Open source, and the Public Cloud space
• Software engineering experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience leading cross-cultural, remote, and global project teams and customers
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline
• Project Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalent certification
• Agile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalent certification
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex projects
• Experience with public cloud services and platforms
• Knowledge of open source technologies and community involvement
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools
• Experience with project risk management
• Experience with cross-functional team coordination

Skills

• Technical expertise in Linux and Open source
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and distributed team environment

Benefits

• Colleague benefits including personal learning and development budget, recognition rewards, and more
• Opportunities for international travel to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Pay

Compensation is competitive and reviewed annually to recognize outstanding performance. An annual bonus or commission is also offered.

Schedule

The role is based remotely in the Americas region. Periodic international travel is required.