Public Cloud Project Manager

About the role

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. We are hiring a Public Cloud Project Manager to drive customer relationships and advocate for Canonical’s technical assets. This role is ideal for a technologist passionate about Linux and project management.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure programs and projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, budget and resource expectations.
• Identify key technical and project risks and implement mitigating actions.
• Maintain strong customer focus and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers, providing direction as needed.
• Manage delivery schedule of critical third‑party deliverables.
• Identify and manage cross‑organization engineering requests outside existing contracts.
• Advocate appropriate Canonical technologies to customers.

Required profile

• Proven background in the IT cloud industry as a software development project manager, program manager, agile manager or scrum master.
• Deep understanding of Linux, open source and the public cloud space.
• Software engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience leading cross‑cultural, remote and global project teams.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) and Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Required skills

• Linux
• Open source
• Public Cloud platforms
• Software engineering

What we offer

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus.
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform.
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues worldwide.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.