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CanonicalJunior Product Manager
Canonical seeks a Junior Product Manager to join its growing team. Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems, notably publishing Ubuntu, which powers major enterprise initiatives…
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Canonical seeks a Junior Product Manager to join its growing team. Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems, notably publishing Ubuntu, which powers major enterprise initiatives such as public clouds, artificial intelligence, data science, and Internet of Things infrastructure. The company operates as a profitable, founder-led organization with a globally distributed workforce where personnel primarily work from home within the EMEA time zone. This position serves as a general application…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Junior Product Manager to join its growing team. Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems, notably publishing Ubuntu, which powers major enterprise initiatives such as public clouds, artificial intelligence, data science, and Internet of Things infrastructure. The company operates as a profitable, founder-led organization with a globally distributed workforce where personnel primarily work from home within the EMEA time zone.
This position serves as a general application track for product management. The interview process determines the specific software products matching the candidate's interests across domains such as the Ubuntu platform, Ubuntu Pro services, artificial intelligence and machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, telecommunications, finance, automotive, and application management. Selected candidates guide the complete product lifecycle from conception through launch, collaborating with engineering, design, marketing, and sales departments to align strategy and execution.
The role suits analytical individuals with a software engineering background who want to transition toward business leadership and entrepreneurship. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving abilities, high intellectual drive, and effective communication skills in English. Responsibilities include defining product vision, managing priorities, analyzing user feedback, directing go-to-market strategies, and addressing challenges across multiple product lines.
Responsibilities
- Manage the product development lifecycle and review priorities and goals
- Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales departments
- Resolve conflicts, align priorities, and keep business execution on track
- Conduct market research, study industry trends, and gather customer feedback
- Communicate product vision, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders
- Perform usability testing and iterate on products to enhance user experience
- Partner with go-to-market teams to build product documentation and training
- Support sales operations by reviewing customer feedback and joining customer meetings
- Oversee product line consistency in strategy and execution across teams
- Facilitate collaboration within teams and across different departments
Requirements
- Understanding of Linux and the broader open-source software ecosystem
- Familiarity with computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud environments, or devices
- Strong work ethic with personal interests aligned with the open-source movement
- Curiosity and a habit of continuous learning
- Strong sense of ownership and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while staying focused on core priorities
- Willingness to travel internationally up to four times per year for company events lasting up to two weeks
- Location within the EMEA time zone
Qualifications
- Exceptional academic results at both high school and university levels
- Familiarity with industry verticals such as Telco, Finance, Industrial, or Automotive
- Knowledge of technology ecosystems including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud providers, and channels
- Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers, and Snaps
- Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
- Familiarity with networking technologies like ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalls, overlays, VPNs, SR-IOV, and infiniband
- Familiarity with telco networking standards including RAN, Core, and CPE
- Experience leading distributed teams across various time zones
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Annual compensation reviews
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel opportunities to international locations and long-haul travel upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
The posting specifies that these roles are home-based in the EMEA time zone, and candidates are expected to reside in that region.
What is the employment type?
The employment type is full-time.
What compensation and benefits are provided?
Compensation includes base pay and a performance-driven annual bonus or commission, reviewed annually. Additional benefits include a USD 2,000 yearly learning budget, maternity and paternity leave, annual holiday leave, an Employee Assistance Program, recognition rewards, and twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
How is the specific product assigned?
Specific software products are identified during the interview process based on the candidate's interests and domain expertise.
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