About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's most popular open source operating system. We provide enterprise-grade open source software solutions powering public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT initiatives globally. Our customers include leading public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as silicon giants and industry leaders across sectors. With over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical pioneers global distributed collaboration. Teams connect remotely daily and meet 2-4 times yearly in exciting global locations for strategy alignment. Founder-led and profitable, we're growing rapidly while staying true to open source principles.

Role Overview

As a Public Cloud Project Manager at Canonical, you'll lead account management for our key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts. This role blends technical passion for Linux and open source with expert project management. You'll advocate for Canonical's technologies, shape Statements of Work (SoW), and manage project lifecycles end-to-end. Collaborating from software engineers to C-level executives, you'll ensure successful outcomes for blue-chip clients. Fully remote in the Americas, this position includes periodic international travel based on program needs. Ideal for technologists excited by Ubuntu's role in public cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure programs and projects meet schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resource expectations.
• Identify technical and project risks/issues, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong customer focus, collaborating with all stakeholders for optimal results.
• Lead regular status meetings and business reviews, providing strategic direction.
• Manage delivery schedules for critical third-party deliverables.
• Handle cross-organization engineering requests outside existing contracts.
• Advocate Canonical's portfolio technologies, including Ubuntu, to customers effectively.

Qualifications & Requirements

We seek proven IT professionals with a track record in software development project management, IT program/project management, agile software management, or Scrum Master roles. Essential qualifications include:

• Deep understanding of Linux, open source software, and public cloud ecosystems.
• Hands-on software engineering experience.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership of cross-cultural, remote, global project teams and customers.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Agile Project Management certification (Scrum Master or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

This role demands a customer-centric technologist passionate about delivering enterprise open source solutions.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers exceptional benefits tailored to a remote-first lifestyle:

• Fully remote position in the Americas timezone.
• Competitive salary with performance upside.
• Global team collaboration with exciting in-person offsites worldwide.
• Work on cutting-edge projects with Ubuntu in public cloud and AI.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits.
• Professional development budget for certifications and conferences.
• Generous vacation policy and parental leave.
• Stock options in a profitable, growing company.

Career Growth

At Canonical, career progression is merit-based and global. Public Cloud Project Managers advance to senior roles, account leadership, or technical management. Access mentorship from Ubuntu architects and cloud experts. Regular performance reviews, skill-building opportunities, and exposure to Fortune 500 clients accelerate your trajectory. Many colleagues grow from individual contributors to executives in our distributed model. Join a company investing in open source talent for long-term success.

Why Join Canonical

Be part of the open source revolution shaping public cloud computing. Ubuntu powers hyperscale infrastructure worldwide, and you'll manage projects at that scale. Our remote-first culture eliminates commutes, fostering work-life balance while connecting you with brilliant minds globally. Profitable without investors, Canonical prioritizes innovation over bureaucracy. If you love Linux, thrive in dynamic projects, and want to influence enterprise tech, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with impact.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote?
A: Yes, home-based in the Americas region.

Q: What travel is involved?
A: Periodic international travel, varying by client and program needs.

Q: Do I need cloud certifications?
A: Not specified, but deep public cloud knowledge is essential.

Q: What's the team structure?
A: Cross-functional, global teams collaborating remotely with occasional offsites.

Q: How does Canonical support certifications?
A: We encourage and fund relevant PMP, Scrum, and technical certifications.