Product Manager – Data
Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. The product manager role will help shape the strategy and delivery of our data‑focused products across Ubuntu Platform, AI/ML & MLOps, Cloud, IoT, Telco, Finance, Automotive, and Application Management.
LocationThese roles are home based in the EMEA time zone.
Responsibilities- Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals for your product.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, sales, and support.
- 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 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.
- 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 other departments.
- 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, data centres, cloud or devices.
- Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape.
- A strong work ethic and interests aligned with the open‑source movement.
- Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning.
- A strong sense of ownership.
- Problem‑solving and innovation skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
- For senior positions, prior 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 four times a year for company events up to two weeks long.
- Familiarity with specific verticals such as Telco, Finance, Automotive, Industrial, or embedded devices.
- 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 and Snap packages.
- Knowledge of networking technologies – Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays (OVN/OVS), VPNs, SR‑IOV, Infini Band.
- Experience leading distributed teams across different time zones.
- Proven ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings.
- Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2 000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects worldwide. Most colleagues work from home and we set a high standard for people joining the company.
Equal OpportunityCanonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and value diversity of experience, perspectives and background.
Seniorities and EmploymentSeniority level:
Mid‑Senior.
Employment type:
Full‑time. Job function:
Information Technology. Industries:
Software Development.
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