Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems (Valdivia)

OverviewProject Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems at Canonical. This role is based remotely in the AMERICAs and / or EMEA regions. The project involves coordinating the delivery of Ubuntu images on devices ranging from robots, edge gateways, and IoT devices to PCs and automotive systems. It is a high-profile project management position requiring building and maintaining relationships with team members, customers, and partners.ResponsibilitiesManaging projects through their complete life cycle and ensuring that the overall goals for both Canonical and the client are metSuccessfully delivering engineering professional services for assigned projectsWorking with engineering teams on custom board enablement and delivery of Ubuntu images to the customersAssisting in the development of project statements of workDrafting and maintaining project-specific schedules / project plansObtaining client agreement to the project schedule and agreed-upon work itemsEnsuring projects are delivered within the time / resources / scope expectationsManaging project risk mitigation and plansDriving technical issues to reach desired delivery outcomesMaintain daily and weekly communication with the client and all internal stakeholdersManaging delivery schedule of critical third-party deliverables for the projectKeeping management informed of the status of assigned projectsIdentifying custom engineering requests that are not part of an existing business contractAdvocating the appropriate technologies from Canonical's product portfolio to customersSupporting different time zones and work non-traditional hours as required to support the assigned projectsWhat we are looking for in youSolid project management experience in delivering engineering services to customers managing software development teams and field engineersExtensive experience successfully managing projects with cross-cultural and multi-continent internal and external project resources, preferably with resources in Asia, Europe, and the AmericasEducational degree preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, or MathGood knowledge of Linux and the wider Open Source Software community, and understanding of computer architectureExcellent communications skills, both verbal and written, in EnglishStrong leader and problem solver with extensive experience building successful internal and external partnerships and effective working relationships with demanding project sponsors in complex organizational environmentsPMP / PMI or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification preferredAbility to work non-standard work hours in support of a worldwide sales and project teamWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal eventsWhat we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a integral basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in

• . Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProject Management and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware Development #J-
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