Devices IoT Project Manager
Company: Canonical - Jobs
Location: Boise
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAs a Project Manager for Canonical's Devices IoT
business, this role is responsible for the coordination and
completion of large complex customer facing projects, overseeing
all aspects of project delivery and acting as the primary delivery
liaison between Canonical's engineering teams and Canonical's
customers. This is a high-profile project management position where
customer relationship management and advocacy for Canonical's
technical assets are strategically crucial. You will be responsible
for working with all stakeholders in development of project
statements of work (SoW). You will be required to create, manage,
and maintain project specific schedules ensuring projects are
delivered within the time/resources/scope expectations and meet the
desired business outcomes. You will be responsible for managing
multiple projects simultaneously.The Devices IoT Project Manager is
expected to build and maintain working relationships with team
members, customers, other partners/vendors (Silicon vendors, ODMs,
IHVs), and other Canonical departments/teams. Regular preparation
of project reports for management regarding status of project will
be required. Finally, the role is responsible for managing the
project through its complete life-cycle and ensuring that the
overall goals for both Canonical and the client are met. Periodic
international travel is required. Travel amount and duration will
vary based on company and project requirements.As a Project Manager
you will:
- Successfully delivery of professional engineering services for
assigned projects
- Assist in development of project statements of work
- Draft and maintain project specific schedules / project
plans
- Obtain client agreement to the project schedule and agreed upon
work items
- Ensure projects are delivered within the time/resources/scope
expectations
- Manage project risk mitigation and plans
- Drive technical issues to reach desired delivery outcomes
- Maintain daily and weekly communication with the client and all
internal stakeholders
- Manage delivery schedule of critical third party deliverables
for the project
- Keep management informed of the status of assigned
projects
- Identify custom engineering requests that are not part of an
existing business contracts
- Advocate to customers the appropriate technologies from
Canonical's product portfolio
- Support different time zones and work non-traditional hours as
required to support the assigned projects.The successful Project
Manager will have:
- Project management experience in a computer oriented /
technical service field, ideally with Internet connected
devices
- Degree level education, preferably in Science, Technology,
Engineering or Math
- Good knowledge of Linux and the wider Open Source Software
community, and understanding of computer architecture
- Extensive experience successfully managing projects with
cross-cultural and multi-continent internal and external project
resources, preferably with resources in Asia, Europe and the
Americas
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, in
English
- Strong leader and problem solver with extensive experience
building successful internal and external partnerships and
effective working relationships with demanding project sponsors in
complex organisational environments
- PMP/PMI, or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification preferred
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally domestically and
internationally
- Ability to work non-standard work hours in support of a
worldwide sales and project team. About CanonicalCanonical is a
growing, international software company that works with the
open-source community to deliver Ubuntu -- the world's #1 cloud
operating system. Our mission is to realize the potential of free
software in the lives of individuals and organisations. Our
services are helping businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve
efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu. We offer:
- Learning and Development
- Competitive Salary
- Recognition Rewards
- Annual Leave
- Priority Pass for travel
- Flexible working option Canonical believes a diverse workforce
enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services
which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to
ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified
individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #LI-ET1 #Stack
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