Manager, Embedded Devices Project Management
Manager, Embedded Devices Project Management
Canonical
Austin, TX
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The role of a Manager, Embedded Devices Project Management at Canonical
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are looking for a Manager for our Ubuntu Enablement Project Management team.
You will be leading the delivery of cutting-edge technology to solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Your work will be powering the next generation of intelligent devices – from robots revolutionizing manufacturing to edge gateways unlocking the power of the IoT to HW platforms at the bleeding edge of the AI/ML revolution. You'll collaborate with industry titans like Nvidia, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Advantech, putting yourself at the forefront of innovation.
This role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. You'll navigate intricate engineering hurdles, ensuring seamless Ubuntu integration with diverse hardware. Prepare to flex your problem-solving muscles and deliver game-changing solutions!
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA and AMER regions
The role entails
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Canonical 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 global 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 its inception in 2004. 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.
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are looking for a Manager for our Ubuntu Enablement Project Management team.
You will be leading the delivery of cutting-edge technology to solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Your work will be powering the next generation of intelligent devices – from robots revolutionizing manufacturing to edge gateways unlocking the power of the IoT to HW platforms at the bleeding edge of the AI/ML revolution. You'll collaborate with industry titans like Nvidia, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Advantech, putting yourself at the forefront of innovation.
This role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. You'll navigate intricate engineering hurdles, ensuring seamless Ubuntu integration with diverse hardware. Prepare to flex your problem-solving muscles and deliver game-changing solutions!
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA and AMER regions
The role entails
- Lead a diverse and distributed team of project managers including performance management and mentoring
- Promote industry-recognized, best-in-class project management practices
- Lead the evaluation of project management tools, systems, and processes
- Drive resource capacity planning for the team, identifying gaps and actively looking for solutions to ensure efficient and effective team allocation utilization
- Drive continuous improvement and implementation of best practices
- Establish KPIs for project status reporting across Canonical
- Collaborate with cross-team leads to address common challenges across projects
- Drive execution excellence through continuous feedback and improvement
- Review customer feedback and participate in customer meetings
- Develop your project management team through coaching, mentoring, and training
- Serve as the first customer escalation point on critical projects
- Act as a trusted adviser to company leadership, collaborating with stakeholders to enable customer success
- Experience leading diverse, remote project teams in a technology company
- Experience with cross-cultural and multi-continent projects
- Experience with hiring, managing teams, and developing skills
- Strong software engineering project management experience
- Strong delivery of commercial technology projects to device manufacturers
- Adept at making things happen while successfully managing risks
- Experience building collaborative internal and external partnerships
- Solid commercial skills; experience in dealing with SoW creation
- Effective negotiator, comfortable in a customer-facing pre-sales role for complex projects
- Able to travel 4-6 weeks a year, up to two weeks at a time, sometimes internationally
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours when required, in support of a worldwide sales and project teams
- PMP/PMI, PRINCE2 or Agile certification
- Experience with the enablement of hardware and devices under Linux and delivery of commercial software technology projects to device manufacturers
- Knowledge of Linux and the wider the Open Source Software community
- Familiarity with a wide range of technology such as embedded device/IoT software development
- Ideally a Masters degree, MBA, or similar qualification
- Practical experience in automotive, including functional safety, embedded systems, and related software trends
- Automotive industry standards experience (ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX, ASPICE, etc.)
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Canonical 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 global 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 its inception in 2004. 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.
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