Product Manager - Hardware Certification Join to apply for the Product Manager - Hardware Certification role 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 widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200 colleagues across 75 countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet periodically in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. Our product management team comprises technologists passionate about delivering products that shape market demands and promote open source software globally. This position focuses on Hardware Certifications. Apply if you excel in leadership, communication, technical vision, and can drive product strategy aligned with future business needs. We believe open source is transforming enterprise solutions. Although around for thirty years, it is now integral to the software landscape and will expand into specialized vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, reliable, and secure for deployment and development. We aim to provide 'most software to most companies,' starting with Ubuntu and expanding to all applications and compute classes. We select product managers for their intellect and drive to advance the open source community, focusing on improving quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set vision and strategy, ensuring timely delivery into new and existing markets, pushing technological boundaries. If you are passionate about operating systems, hardware optimization, and infrastructure deployment, this is an excellent opportunity. Key Responsibilities: Lead the roadmap for Hardware Certification and foster OEM partnerships Collaborate with engineering to shape development roadmaps Define future business models considering the competitive landscape Engage with the Ubuntu community, partners, OEMs, and customers to enable success and drive go-to-market strategies This role involves product leadership and go-to-market strategy, translating vision into actionable plans and market launches. Ideal candidates have a software engineering background, aiming to become business leaders and entrepreneurs. Responsibilities include strategy discussion, product planning, engagement, and lifecycle management, blending technical expertise with strategic and communication skills. Location: Remote within the EMEA region. Role Expectations: Manage the product development lifecycle, setting priorities and goals Work with cross-functional teams: engineering, design, marketing, sales Address project challenges, align priorities, and ensure business execution Conduct market research, analyze trends, gather customer feedback Communicate product vision, updates, and decisions Perform usability testing, analyze feedback, iterate on products Develop go-to-market strategies, documentation, and training with marketing and sales teams Support sales efforts, review customer feedback, participate in meetings Ideal Candidate Profile: Strong academic results at high school and university levels Understanding of Linux and open source communities Knowledge of computer architecture, application development, data centers, cloud, or devices Passion for technology writing and landscape analysis Strong work ethic and alignment with open source values Curiosity and continuous learning mindset Ownership mentality Problem-solving and innovation skills Excellent English communication skills Willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year for up to two weeks Nice-to-have skills include familiarity with Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud providers, embedded systems, hardware/software testing frameworks, and experience with certification programs. What We Offer: Competitive worldwide compensation based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance bonuses. Additional benefits include: Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget Recognition rewards, annual leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues, travel perks for events About Canonical: Canonical pioneers open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and promote excellence. Since 2004, most colleagues work remotely. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn continuously, and excel. Equal Opportunity: We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity enhances our environment and products. We consider all applications fairly regardless of background or identity. J-18808-Ljbffr