Product Manager - Desktop

Canonical; Riyadh; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical, a leader in open source software, seeks a Product Manager for Ubuntu Desktop. This role involves overseeing product strategy and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the desktop experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic foundation, a deep understanding of the open source environment, and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive worldwide compensation

Performance bonuses

Annual reviews

Qualifications

• Understanding of Linux and open source community.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vision and roadmap of the desktop experience.
• Lead partnership efforts with silicon vendors and OEMs.
• Manage the product lifecycle from conception to delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Vision

Passion for Technology

Education

Strong Academic Background

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. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, mostly remote.

About the Role

We are seeking a Product Manager for Ubuntu Desktop to lead product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market efforts. The ideal candidate will excel in leadership, communication, and technical vision, and be passionate about open source and the developer experience.

Responsibilities

1. Drive the vision and roadmap of our desktop experience.
2. Lead partnership efforts with silicon vendors and OEMs.
3. Engage with the Ubuntu community, partners, hardware manufacturers, and customers.
4. Define future business models considering the competitive landscape.
5. Manage the product lifecycle from conception to delivery, including market research, user feedback, and iteration.
6. Coordinate with marketing, sales, and support teams for go-to-market strategies, documentation, and training.
7. Support sales efforts and customer engagement to ensure product success.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• Understanding of Linux, open source community, and computer architecture.
• Passion for technology and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with Linux desktop environments, identity management, and application frameworks.
• Knowledge of Silicon, cloud providers, and device ecosystems.

Location

This role is remote within the EMEA region.

What We Offer

Competitive worldwide compensation, annual reviews, performance bonuses, and benefits aligned with our values.

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