About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's most popular open source operating system. As a leading provider of open source software and enterprise solutions, Canonical powers breakthrough initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud providers, silicon manufacturers, and industry leaders across sectors. With over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, Canonical pioneers global distributed collaboration. The company remains founder-led, profitable, and rapidly growing, emphasizing a remote-first culture with occasional in-person team sprints in exciting global locations.

Role Overview

The Enterprise Project Manager role at Canonical is a globally remote position focused on driving project success in complex, technology-driven environments. You will own project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and risk management for enterprise initiatives involving Ubuntu and Canonical's open source portfolio. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, leadership, and customer-centricity to ensure projects meet schedule, scope, budget, and quality standards. Ideal for seasoned professionals passionate about open source, Linux, cloud technologies, and global team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resource expectations.
• Identify key technical and project risks and issues, implementing proactive mitigating actions.
• Maintain a strong customer focus, collaborating with all stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers, providing strategic direction as needed.
• Manage delivery schedules for critical third-party deliverables.
• Advocate Canonical's technologies, including Ubuntu, to customers for optimal solutions.
• Drive overall project success while expertly managing risks in dynamic software environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as an Enterprise Project Manager at Canonical, you need proven experience in enterprise IT programs, process improvement, and software engineering project management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, along with expertise in leading cross-cultural, remote, and global project teams and customers. Strong negotiation and influencing skills are critical. A deep understanding of Linux, open source software, and cloud technologies is required.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline, Project Management Certification (preferably PMP or equivalent), and Agile Project Management certification (preferably Scrum Master or equivalent). You must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally for team sprints and customer engagements.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers competitive, location-adjusted compensation with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses or commissions. Key benefits include:

• Fully distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints in fascinating locations.
• USD 2,000 personal learning and development budget per year.
• Annual compensation reviews to reward outstanding performance.
• Recognition rewards for exceptional contributions.
• Generous annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program and comprehensive Wellness Platform.
• Travel opportunities to meet global colleagues, including Priority Pass and upgrades for long-haul events.

These perks reflect Canonical's commitment to fairness, work-life balance, and employee well-being across its worldwide workforce.

Career Growth

At Canonical, career progression is driven by performance and impact. As an Enterprise Project Manager, you'll work on high-visibility projects with global enterprise customers, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies like Ubuntu in AI, cloud, and edge computing. The personal development budget supports certifications, courses, and conferences. Regular feedback, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to lead larger portfolios foster rapid advancement. Canonical's growth trajectory means abundant internal mobility into engineering, sales, or executive roles.

Why Join Canonical

Joining Canonical means contributing to the open source revolution real-time. Ubuntu underpins mission-critical systems worldwide, from hyperscale clouds to IoT devices. Our remote-first culture eliminates geographical barriers, enabling top talent from anywhere to collaborate seamlessly. With a profitable, founder-led company investing heavily in innovation, you'll enjoy stability, autonomy, and purpose. Experience the thrill of global travel sprints, impactful work, and a supportive community dedicated to accelerating open source adoption.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote? Yes, it's globally remote with 2-4 in-person team meetings per year.

Q: What technologies will I work with? Primarily Ubuntu, Linux, open source software, public cloud, AI, data science, and IoT solutions.

Q: Do I need prior Canonical experience? No, but deep knowledge of Linux/open source and enterprise project management is essential.

Q: How is compensation determined? Based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and bonuses.

Q: What travel is involved? Willingness for domestic/international travel for sprints and customer meetings.

This Enterprise Project Manager role at Canonical offers a unique chance to shape enterprise open source adoption worldwide. Apply now to join a world-class team driving Ubuntu's success.