Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems

Job Description

Canonical is seeking a Project Manager for Ubuntu Embedded Systems to coordinate and complete complex customer-facing projects. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project delivery and act as the primary liaison between Canonical's engineering teams and customers. This role involves managing projects that deliver Ubuntu images on various devices, including robots, edge gateways, IoT devices, PCs, and automotive systems.

The Project Manager will build and maintain relationships with team members, customers, partners/vendors (Silicon vendors, OEMs, ODMs, IHVs), and other Canonical departments/teams.

Role involves:

• Managing projects through their complete life cycle
• Delivering engineering professional services
• Working with engineering teams on custom board enablement
• Assisting in the development of project statements of work
• Drafting and maintaining project-specific schedules
• Managing project risk mitigation and plans
• Maintaining communication with the client and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Solid project management experience in delivering engineering services
• Experience managing projects with cross-cultural and multi-continent resources
• Educational degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
• Knowledge of Linux and Open Source Software
• Excellent communications skills in English
• Strong leader and problem solver
• PMP/PMI or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification preferred
• Ability to work non-standard work hours
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year

What Canonical offers:

• Distributed work environment
• 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