Public Cloud Project Manager

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.We are hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager.In this position, customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's technical assets are crucial.This role is an opportunity for a technologist with a passion for Linux and Project Management to build a career with Canonical.Public Cloud Project Managers provide account leadership and insight for Canonical's key Tier 1 Enterprise Public Cloud accounts.This role will collaborate with individuals from Software Engineering through Senior Level Executives.As a Public Cloud Project Manager, you will manage multiple blue-chip company projects simultaneously.Working with all stakeholders, you will shape the SoW or similar agreements with our clients, manage projects through their life-cycles, ensuring the overall goals for both Canonical and the client are met.Periodic international travel is required.Travel amount and duration will vary based on company and program requirements.Location: This role will be based remotely in the Americas region.The role entailsEnsuring programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectationsIdentifying key technical and project risks and issues and actively put mitigating actions in placeMaintaining strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomesConducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers and provide direction when neededManaging the delivery schedule of critical third party deliverables for the projectIdentifying and managing cross organization engineering requests that are not part of existing business contracts.Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolioWhat we are looking for in youProven background in IT Cloud industry as a software development project manager, IT program/project manager, agile software manager or scrum masterDeep understanding of Linux, Open source, and the Public Cloud spaceSoftware engineering experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExperience leading cross-cultural, remote and global project teams and customers.Strong negotiation and influencing skillsStrong communication skillsBachelor's Degree in a STEM disciplineProject Management Certification, preferably PMP or equivalent certificationAgile Project Management certification, preferably Scrum Master or equivalent certificationAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationallyWhat we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#J-*****-Ljbffr