Product Manager - Remote

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

In Short

• 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
• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
• Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment
• Conduct usability testing, analyze user feedback, and iterate on the product
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams
• Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution
• Manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events
• Exceptional communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Requirements

• Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
• Passion for writing 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
• Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
• For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry

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