Junior Project Manager

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. They are hiring a Junior Project Manager responsible for ensuring project success through effective stakeholder engagement and project delivery within defined parameters.

Responsibilities

Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, cost, budget and resources expectations

Supporting in identifying key technical and project risks and issues and actively put mitigating actions in place

Maintaining strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes

Assisting in conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers

Supporting with the delivery schedule of critical third party deliverables for the project

Advocating to customers the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio

Benefits

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Company

Publisher of Ubuntu enterprise Linux and open source software

London, England, GBR

http://www.canonical.com/

Founded in 2004

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Solid academic achievement in science, software engineering and/or information technology field

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English

Solution oriented mindset

Ability to 'make things happen' with a professional approach and effective negotiation techniques

Demonstrated leadership skills in school or university life

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path

Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation

Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results

Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives

Work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues

Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation

Thoughtfulness and self-motivation

Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Required skills

Project Management, Technical risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Negotiation techniques, Software engineering, Information technology, English proficiency

Preferred skills

Communication, Leadership, Interpersonal skills, Curiosity, Flexibility, Accountability, Self-motivation, Result-oriented