Junior Product Manager

Canonical Group Ltd; México; A distancia; MXN 1,468,000 - 1,836,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading open source software company is seeking a Product Manager who will lead the product development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Linux, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for technology. This remote role requires international travel for team events. Competitive compensation and annual bonuses are offered.

Servicios

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

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Formación

• Exceptional academic results at high school and university.
• Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing 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.
• Communicate product vision, status updates, and key decisions.

Conocimientos

Linux understanding

Passion for technology

Strong communication skills in English

Problem solving

Educación

Exceptional academic results

Herramientas

Kubernetes

Docker

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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. We serve customers including leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders across sectors. Canonical operates with a global, distributed model with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and relatively few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person at locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing.

Our product management team are technologists who deliver products and solutions that shape market demands while elevating open source software. This is a general application track for product management positions 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. During the interview process we will identify specific software products that would be a good fit for your interests.

We believe open source is transforming how enterprises solve business needs. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development, 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 and to improve 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 identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.

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 skills 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 - Ubuntu experience on 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, promoting automation frameworks, including 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 solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and ISO 26262/ISO 21434 compliance
• Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such as Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms

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

Location: These roles are home-based in the EMEA time zone. 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 to improve the user experience
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
• Contribute to the success of the sales team in winning new opportunities, review customer feedback and participate in customer meetings
• Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across teams
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within teams and across departments

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
• Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
• A strong work ethic and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
• Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning
• A strong sense of ownership
• Problem solving and the ability to innovate
• Outstanding communications 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 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long

Additional skills that we value

• Familiarity with particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
• Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
• Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
• Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as 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

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and local needs.

• 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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are shaping the software world and recruit on a global basis with high standards. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We welcome applicants and encourage diversity

Note: This description reflects the current role and may be subject to change. Equal opportunity employer statement retained.