Remote Project Manager - Embedded Systems Ubuntu

Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems (Remote, AMERICAS)

As a pivotal member of our Devices team, the Project Manager will oversee intricate customer-driven projects from initiation to completion. You will serve as the central liaison between our engineering teams and clients, ensuring the effective execution and delivery of projects that involve Ubuntu across various platforms, including robots, edge gateways, IoT devices, PCs, and automotive systems.

In this esteemed position, you will collaborate with team members, customers, and a diverse array of partners—including silicon vendors, OEMs, ODMs, and IHVs—while cultivating and maintaining robust relationships.

This is a remote role based in the AMERICAS region, offering the flexibility to connect and collaborate with a global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead projects from conception to completion, aligning with both organizational and client objectives.
• Provide engineering professional services, ensuring timely project delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on custom board enablement and Ubuntu image provisioning.
• Develop and sustain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and statements of work.
• Secure client endorsement on project timelines and deliverables.
• Identify project risks and proactively manage issues to uphold deadlines and expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee third-party contributions, ensuring adherence to critical project timelines.
• Keep management informed on project statuses, risks, and milestones.
• Promote relevant technologies from our product suite to address customer requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, accommodating varying time zones and flexible schedules as needed.
  
  

Required Skills

• Proven expertise in project management, particularly in delivering engineering services to clients, managing software development teams, and field engineers.
• Demonstrated capability in overseeing cross-cultural, multi-continent projects, ideally involving teams across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• Strong understanding of Linux and the open-source software ecosystem, coupled with a solid foundation in computer architecture.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• A proactive leader and strategic problem-solver with a successful track record of building partnerships and relationships with internal teams and external clients.
• PMP, PMI, or PRINCE2 certification is highly regarded.
• Availability to work non-standard hours to support a global team.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times annually for internal events.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

We are committed to fostering your professional development, offering a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually, alongside a performance-driven bonus structure and annual reviews.

Company Culture And Values

Our organization champions diversity and inclusion, creating an environment that celebrates various perspectives and encourages collaboration within a remote-first framework.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary based on expertise and performance, with an annual review.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Tailored benefits reflective of our values to meet local needs.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment with twice-yearly in-person team gatherings.
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave, in addition to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to travel for team events, with travel upgrades for long-haul flights.
• An inclusive workplace that emphasizes equal opportunity and support for all employees.
  
  

Employment Type: Full-Time