Junior Project Manager

Canonical

Remote

Full Time

Posted April 1, 2026

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Job Description

A Junior Project Manager at Canonical is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of complex software projects by coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring timely and within-budget completion, all while fostering strong customer relationships and promoting open source technology adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure projects are delivered within schedule, scope, cost, and resources
Identify and mitigate technical and project risks and issues
Maintain strong customer focus and collaborate with stakeholders for successful outcomes
Conduct regular status meetings and business reviews with customers
Support the delivery schedule of third-party project deliverables
Advocate appropriate technologies from Canonical's portfolio to customers

Requirements

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 an 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 organization
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