Product Manager
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems worldwide. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We collaborate with world‑class cloud and silicon partners and industry leaders across many sectors. The team spans 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and values remote work, complemented by bi‑annual in‑person sprint events.
About the Product Management Team
Our product managers are technologists who define clear product vision, prioritize work, and ensure high‑quality releases that meet business and user needs. They lead cross‑functional collaboration, drive product strategy, and passionately advocate for open source.
Product Domains
* Ubuntu Platform – Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, and Hardware Enablement
* Ubuntu Pro Services – Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on‑prem
* AI/ML & MLOps – Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
* IoT – Embedded devices and edge servers, device management, and robotics
* Cloud – Public and private clouds, automation frameworks, Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
* Telco – Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
* Finance – Trading platforms, blockchain, regulatory compliance, and AI‑driven analytics
* Automotive – Autonomous driving, infotainment, connected vehicles, ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 compliance
* Application Management – Observability, IAM, App Stores, Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
Location
These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. Candidates must be located within this region.
Seniority Level and Employment Type
Mid‑Senior level; Full‑time.
Responsibilities
* Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals.
* Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.
* Address common project challenges, align priorities, and keep business execution on track.
* Conduct market research, analyze 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, analyze user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience.
* Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support to develop go‑to‑market strategies, create documentation, and provide training.
* Contribute to sales success by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings.
* Oversee product line work, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across teams.
* Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within and across departments.
Qualifications
* Exceptional academic results at high school and university.
* Understanding of Linux and the open source community.
* Knowledge of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud, or devices.
* Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape.
* Strong work ethic with personal interests aligned with open source.
* Continuous learning habit.
* Strong sense of ownership.
* Problem‑solving and innovation abilities.
* Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
* Product‑management experience in the software industry for senior roles.
* Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while focusing on priorities.
* Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus.
* Willingness to travel internationally up to four times per year for company events up to two weeks.
Additional Skills We Value
* Familiarity with particular verticals such as Telco, Finance, Industrial, or Automotive.
* Familiarity with ecosystems including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers, and channel partners.
* Experience with cloud‑native technologies – Kubernetes, Docker containers, and Snaps.
* Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems.
* Knowledge of networking technologies – ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR‑IOV, InfiniBand.
* Experience leading distributed teams across time zones.
* Ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings.
What We Offer
* Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person sprint events.
* 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 and 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 open‑source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu – one of the most important open‑source projects and a platform for AI, IoT, and cloud – we are changing the world of software. We recruit globally and set a high standard for new hires, expecting excellence and the best in all we do.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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