Product Manager - Ubuntu
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 supports the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.
Canonical’s product management team are technologists who deliver products and solutions that shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This role is a general application track for 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.
Location: These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. Candidates must be located in this region.
Responsibilities

Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals for your product.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, 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 teams to develop go‑to‑market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training.
Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback, and participating 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.

Qualifications

Exceptional academic results at high school and university.
Understanding of Linux and the wider open‑source software community.
Knowledge of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud, or devices.
Passion for writing about technologies and the tech landscape.
A strong work ethic and interests aligned with the open‑source movement.
Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning.
A strong sense of ownership.
Problem‑solving skills and the ability to innovate.
Outstanding communication 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).
Knowledge of technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel.
Experience with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps.
Experience with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems.
Knowledge of networking technologies – ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR‑IOV, InfiniBand.
Knowledge of telco networking – RAN, Core, CPE.
Experience leading distributed teams across different time zones.
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings.

Benefits

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.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to 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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