Product Manager - Industrial Sector Lead
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. 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.
Canonical’s product management team consists of technologists who are passionate about delivering products and solutions that shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. In this role you will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high‑quality products that meet business and user needs. We seek leaders who excel at communication, technical vision, and who can drive product strategy for tomorrow’s business needs.
Location
These roles are home‑based in the EMEA time zone; you will be expected to be located in this region.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Product Management and Marketing
Industry
Software Development
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 and analyze industry trends 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, 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 and across departments.
Qualifications
* Exceptional academic results at high school and university level.
* 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 with personal interests aligned with the open‑source movement.
* Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning.
* A strong sense of ownership.
* Problem‑solving skills and the ability to innovate.
* Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
* Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities.
* Willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year for company events up to two weeks long.
Additional Skills That We Value
* Familiarity with specific verticals such as Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive.
* Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers.
* 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, OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR‑IOV, infiniband.
* Familiarity with telco networking – RAN, Core, CPE.
* 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 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.
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.
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