Product Manager - Desktop

Canonical; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic product manager to lead the product development lifecycle. This exciting role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and iterating on products to enhance user experience. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of Linux and the open source community. Join a forward-thinking firm that values curiosity and continuous learning, where you can make a significant impact on product strategy and execution in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to drive innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic results at high school and university.
• Understanding of Linux and the open source software community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product development lifecycle, aligning on priorities.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.

Skills

Linux

Problem Solving

Outstanding Communication Skills

Continuous Learning

Product Development

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

Linux Open Source Software

Application Development Frameworks

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA 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, analyze 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, 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 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, enterprise IT, 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 communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long.

Nice-to-have skills

• Familiarity with the Linux open source software ecosystem including windows managers (GNOME, KDE), identity management solutions (Entra, Orca, LDAP), and application development frameworks.
• Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers.
• Familiarity with data center, embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems.