Product Manager

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. Join us as a Product Manager – Data and help us shape product strategy for tomorrow’s business needs. This role focuses on overseeing the full product life cycle, from vision and strategy to delivery and go‑to‑market. Responsibilities Lead product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals for your product. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales. 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 by 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 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 to write about technologies and the tech landscape. Strong work ethic, with personal interests aligned with the open source movement. Curiosity and habit of continuous learning. Strong sense of ownership and problem‑solving skills. 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 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. Additional Skills We Value Familiarity with particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive). Knowledge of the technology ecosystem including silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel partners. Experience with cloud‑native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps. Understanding of embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems. Networking expertise: ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays, VPNs, SR‑IOV, infiniband. Knowledge of telco networking (RAN, Core, CPE). 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 team sprints in person. Personal learning and development budget of USD $2,000 per year. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Parental 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 publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, we are transforming software for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr