Overview
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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing. Canonical’s product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development, and to deliver on the ambition of providing the most software to most companies, starting with Ubuntu and expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute.
Locations and structure
Location: These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region. The company supports distributed work with occasional in-person team sprints.
Responsibilities
* Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
* Address cross-project challenges, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and maintain business execution
* Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
* Communicate product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
* Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve user experience
* Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
* Contribute to the success of the sales team in winning new opportunities, review customer feedback, and participate in customer meetings
* Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
* Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
What we are looking for in you
* Exceptional academic results at high school and university
* Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
* Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
* Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
* A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
* Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning
* A strong sense of ownership
* Problem solving and the ability to innovate
* Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
* For more senior positions, product management experience in the 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 around product strategies
* Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Additional Skills That We Value
* Familiarity with particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
* Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
* Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
* Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
* Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
* Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
* Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
* Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
What we offer you
* 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 Program
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, 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.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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