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CanonicalProduct Manager - AI
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a provider of open-source software for global enterprise and technology markets, is seeking a Product Manager - AI. The company…
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Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a provider of open-source software for global enterprise and technology markets, is seeking a Product Manager - AI. The company develops platforms utilized across public clouds, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, and engineering initiatives. Operating as a distributed organization, Canonical positions its roles as home-based within the EMEA time zone. As a product manager, you will guide the complete product lifecycle from conception through…
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Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu and a provider of open-source software for global enterprise and technology markets, is seeking a Product Manager - AI. The company develops platforms utilized across public clouds, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, and engineering initiatives. Operating as a distributed organization, Canonical positions its roles as home-based within the EMEA time zone.
As a product manager, you will guide the complete product lifecycle from conception through delivery. You will establish strategic direction, define product vision, align cross-functional teams, and prioritize workloads to satisfy business and user requirements. Canonical looks for technologists with software engineering backgrounds who aspire to become business leaders and entrepreneurs. During the interview process, the company will match candidates with specific software products based on their individual interests.
The position suits candidates with strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, project management capabilities, and communication expertise. Product managers at Canonical collaborate with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and support divisions to execute go-to-market strategies, manage product documentation, analyze user feedback, and foster team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage the complete product lifecycle and review development priorities and objectives
- Partner with engineering, design, marketing, and sales departments
- Resolve cross-project challenges, synchronize priorities, and maintain execution momentum
- Conduct market research, study industry trends, and collect customer input
- Share product vision, updates, and key decisions to maintain stakeholder alignment
- Perform usability testing and analyze user feedback to refine the user experience
- Cooperate with sales, marketing, and support units on go-to-market strategies and product documentation
- Support the sales organization by reviewing customer feedback and joining client meetings
- Supervise a product line to guarantee consistent strategy and execution across groups
- Mediate collaboration and settle conflicts between multiple teams and departments
Requirements
- High academic achievement at high school and university levels
- Knowledge of Linux and the open-source software ecosystem
- Familiarity with computer architecture, app development, data centers, cloud infrastructure, or devices
- Passion for writing about technology and the tech industry
- Strong work ethic with personal interests tied to the open-source movement
- Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning
- High sense of ownership, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
- Willingness to travel internationally up to four times per year for company events lasting up to two weeks
Qualifications
- Product management experience in the software industry for senior roles
- Ability to handle multiple projects or product lines while focusing on key priorities
- Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and achieving consensus on product strategies
- Familiarity with specific industry verticals such as Telco, Finance, Industrial, or Automotive
- Familiarity with technology ecosystems including silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud providers, and channel partners
- Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers, and Snaps
- Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology
- Familiarity with networking and telco networking technologies
- Experience leading distributed teams across different time zones
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
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Where is this role located?
The role is home-based in the EMEA time zone, and applicants are expected to reside in that region.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies a full-time employment type.
Does the posting state the salary?
No, the job posting does not specify a salary.
Is travel required for this position?
Yes, the role entails a willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
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