Canonical Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software, best known for Ubuntu.
The company supports enterprise initiatives in public cloud, AI, data science, engineering innovation, and IoT, and it has a global distributed workforce of over 1,200 employees in 75+ countries.
Product Manager Role
The product manager will set vision, prioritize work, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet both business and user needs.
The role focuses on the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals
Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to align on strategy
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities
Communicate product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment
Conduct usability testing, analyze user feedback, and iterate on product to improve UX
Develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
Support sales team reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
Oversee product line strategy and execution across teams
Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within and across departments
Qualifications
Exceptional academic results at high school and university
Strong understanding of Linux and open source community
Knowledge of computer architecture, apps, datacenters, cloud, or devices
Passion for writing about technologies and the tech landscape
Strong work ethic and alignment with open source movement
Curiosity and habit of continuous learning
Strong sense of ownership and problem-solving skills
Outstanding English communication (verbal and written)
For senior roles: product management experience in software industry
Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Additional Skills We Value
Familiarity with specific verticals (e.g., Telco, Finance, Automotive)
Knowledge of cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Snap
Experience in distributed team leadership across time zones
Strong collaboration and innovation facilitation skills
Benefits
Distributed work environment with bi-annual in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review and performance-based premio or commission
Recognitions, rewards, and annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program
Travel benefits for long-haul company events
Location
Roles are home-based in the EMEA time zone.
Candidates must be located in this region.
About Canonical
Canonical publishes Ubuntu, a pivotal open source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud.
The company encourages a future-oriented work culture and values excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.
We foster a workplace free from discrimination and consider all applicants fairly.
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