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This is an exceptional opportunity for a competitive technology leader to
Lead the roadmap of our Hardware Certification effort and drive our partnership with OEMs
Work with our engineering team to shape the development roadmap for our Hardware Certification scheme
Define future business models taking into account the competitive landscape
Engage with the the Ubuntu user community, key partners, OEMs and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market
This role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs.
We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way.
We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
You will be expected to be located in this region.
The role entails
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 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 your 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.
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 the 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
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Nice-to-have skills
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers
Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
Familiarity with hardware/software testing frameworks
Experience building a certification program
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance.
In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.
We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.
We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.
Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, 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.
Lead the roadmap of our Hardware Certification effort and drive our partnership with OEMs
Work with our engineering team to shape the development roadmap for our Hardware Certification scheme
Define future business models taking into account the competitive landscape
Engage with the the Ubuntu user community, key partners, OEMs and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market
This role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches.
Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs.
We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way.
We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
You will be expected to be located in this region.
The role entails
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 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 your 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.
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 the 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
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
Nice-to-have skills
Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers
Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
Familiarity with hardware/software testing frameworks
Experience building a certification program
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance.
In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.
We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
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, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.
We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.
Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, 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.
