Product Manager

Product Manager Join Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Canonical’s platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing. The company employs over 1,200 colleagues in 75+ countries, with a culture that values technology, collaboration and open source excellence. About the Role Canonical’s product management team consists of technologists who deliver products and solutions that shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This general application track is for product management positions across a wide range of product domains, including Ubuntu Platform, Ubuntu Pro Services, AI/ML & MLOps, IoT, Cloud, Telco, Finance, Automotive, and Application Management. Key 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, 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 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. What We’re Looking For 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 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 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 We Value Familiarity with a particular vertical (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 and 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 leading distributed teams across different time zones. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings. What We Offer Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints. 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. Location These roles are home‑based in the EMEA time zone. Candidates are expected to be located in this region. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr