Junior Project Manager Coimbra

Junior Project Manager
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io
T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few
- based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is
- led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Junior Project Manager.

Our mission is to streamline and accelerate the adoption of open source across the entire global enterprise technology market. Our customers embrace Canonical's approach to open source for complex projects on bare metal, on the cloud, and at the edge.

Our Project Managers are responsible for ensuring project success through owning, driving, communicating, and respectfully engaging all stakeholders, valuing integrity and accountability.

Within a portfolio of projects with complex and changing software technologies, customer and partner satisfaction depends on exceptional Project Managers who know how to respect and engage all stakeholders.

The role entails:

• Ensuring programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget, and resources expectations
• Supporting the identification of key technical and project risks and issues, and actively implementing mitigating actions
• Maintaining a strong customer focus and working with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Assisting in conducting regular status meetings and business reviews with customers
• Supporting the delivery schedule of critical
  - party deliverables for the project
• Advocating to customers for the appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio

What we are looking for in you:

The successful Junior Project Manager will have a solid academic background in science, software engineering, and/or information technology, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and a
- oriented mindset. You will be able to "make things happen" with a professional approach and effective negotiation techniques. Demonstrated leadership skills in your academic or extracurricular activities are essential.

Qualifications include:

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university
• An 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
• A track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects and initiatives
• The work ethic and confidence to collaborate effectively with motivated colleagues
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Appreciation of diversity, politeness, and effectiveness in a multicultural, multinational organization
• Thoughtfulness and
  - motivation
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks

What we offer colleagues:

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping worldwide compensation. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a
- driven annual bonus or commission. We provide benefits reflecting our values and ensuring fairness globally, including:

• Distributed work environment with
  - yearly
  - person team sprints
• 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
• Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for
  - haul company events

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a vital
- source platform for AI, Io
T, and cloud computing, we are transforming the software industry. We recruit globally and set high standards for new hires. Excellence is our expectation; to succeed, we must be the best at what we do. Most colleagues have worked remotely since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enhances our work environment and products. We consider all applications fairly, regardless of your identity.