Product Manager - Data

Canonical Group Ltd; Emea; Hybrid; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open source software company is seeking a Product Manager to lead product development in a remote role. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Linux, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for innovative technology. You will work with cross-functional teams, focusing on product lifecycle management and user feedback. This role offers competitive benefits, including a personal learning budget and opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Passion for writing about technologies and the tech landscape.
• Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities.
• Communicate product vision and manage expectations.

Skills

Problem solving

Outstanding English communication skills

Understanding of Linux and open source

Strong work ethic

Education

Strong academic results at high school and university

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We serve customers including leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders across sectors. Canonical operates with a global, distributed model (1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries) with few office-based roles; teams meet 2-4 times per year in person at locations around the world.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing. Canonical’s product management team are technologists who deliver products and solutions that shape market demand while elevating open source software. This is a general application track for product management roles at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. If you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, you can drive product strategy for tomorrow’s business needs. During the interview process we will identify specific software products that align with your interests.

We believe open source is transforming how enterprises solve their business needs. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We aim to be the provider of “most software to most companies,” starting with Ubuntu and expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. We select product managers for intellect and drive to advance the open source community, with a focus on improving open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and direction to deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time, pushing the boundaries of the technology landscape to opportunities in new and existing markets.

Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. They discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. They oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management, and effective communication to ensure products meet user needs and business objectives.

We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:

• Ubuntu Platform - Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, & Hardware Enablement
• Ubuntu Pro Services - Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
• AI/ML & MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
• IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
• Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, automation frameworks, with Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
• Telco - Open source for Telco including Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
• Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
• Automotive - Open source for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and ISO 26262 / ISO 21434
• Application Management - Open source enterprise solutions including Observability, IAM, App Stores, Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms

If your domain of expertise isn’t listed, you may still apply. We will route you to the most suitable team.

Location: These roles are home-based in the EMEA time zone and you will be expected to be located in this region.

The role entails

• 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 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 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

What we are looking for in you

• Strong academic results at high school and university
• Understanding of Linux and the open source software community
• Passion for writing about technologies and the tech landscape
• Strong work ethic and alignment with the open source movement
• Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning
• Strong sense of ownership
• Problem solving and ability to innovate
• Outstanding English communication skills, both verbal and written
• For 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 that we value

• Experience with specific verticals (e.g., Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
• Familiarity with technology ecosystem including silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud providers, and channel partners
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Snaps
• Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
• Familiarity with networking technologies (Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays like OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, InfiniBand)
• Familiarity with telco networking (RAN, Core, CPE)
• Experience leading distributed teams across time zones
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings

What we offer you

We offer a performance-driven compensation framework and benefits aligned with local needs, with annual reviews and opportunities for growth. We provide benefits and a distributed work environment that recognises performance and learning.

• 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
• 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 publisher of Ubuntu, we are a leading open source and AI/cloud platform provider. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since the company’s inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer