Product Manager – Ubuntu

Canonical – Join our product management team to shape the future of open‑source software.

About Canonical

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and technology markets. Ubuntu is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT, powering products across more than 75 countries. With a founder‑led, profitable, and globally distributed workforce, Canonical delivers high‑quality products and services to a broad set of customers.

Role Overview

The Product Manager – Ubuntu role focuses on delivering the best possible user experience across desktop, server, cloud and edge platforms. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work, drive product strategy, and work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure success.

Location

These roles are home‑based in the EMEA time zone. Candidates must be located in this region.

Seniority

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

Software Development

Responsibilities

• Lead the product development lifecycle and define priorities for your product.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
• 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 the sales team in winning new opportunities and reviewing customer feedback.
• Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams.
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across teams and 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.
• Strong work ethic with personal interests aligned with the open‑source movement.
• Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning.
• Strong sense of ownership and problem‑solving ability.
• 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 specific verticals such as Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive.
• Knowledge of the technology ecosystem including silicon, IHV, ISV, OEM, cloud service providers and channel.
• Experience with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers and Snaps.
• Understanding of embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems.
• Knowledge of networking technologies such as Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays (OVN/OVS), VPNs, SR‑IOV, InfiniBand.
• Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings.

Benefits

• 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.

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, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.

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 create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.