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CanonicalProduct Manager - Cloud
Canonical is recruiting a Product Manager for its cloud native products on a full-time, remote basis in the EMEA region, and candidates are expected to be…
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Canonical is recruiting a Product Manager for its cloud native products on a full-time, remote basis in the EMEA region, and candidates are expected to be located there. The company publishes Ubuntu, works with major cloud and silicon providers, and has been remote-first since 2004. Its product managers are technologists who set direction, prioritise work and oversee products from idea to delivery. The post covers commercial strategy and marketing leadership…
Job Description
Canonical is recruiting a Product Manager for its cloud native products on a full-time, remote basis in the EMEA region, and candidates are expected to be located there. The company publishes Ubuntu, works with major cloud and silicon providers, and has been remote-first since 2004. Its product managers are technologists who set direction, prioritise work and oversee products from idea to delivery.
The post covers commercial strategy and marketing leadership for a cloud native operations area, which includes Juju, a community orchestration system for software operators that deploys, connects and manages apps on any infrastructure via charms. It also includes identity management, which sets rules for authentication, authorisation and governance across Ubuntu One single sign-on and other products, and observability, which defines how products and charms record tracing data and reveal system health.
The product manager leads the product lifecycle, reviewing priorities and objectives, and works hand in hand with engineering leads to supervise development. They coordinate with engineering, design, marketing and sales colleagues to settle shared issues and keep delivery on course. Market research, trend analysis and gathering customer feedback to uncover opportunities are part of the job, as is making sure strategy fits Canonical's overall direction. The role also includes coaching and developing the team, setting KPIs for status reporting, driving improvement through continuous feedback, and supporting sales wins by joining customer meetings.
Applicants need substantial product management background in technical fields linked to cloud native open-source tooling, and experience designing or running operations software for large distributed systems. A good grasp of Kubernetes and Docker containers, knowledge of enterprise security and compliance demands for software operations, a record of leading technical teams to excellent results, and developer marketing ability are expected. Fluent English, a strong sense of ownership, and availability for internal-event trips up to four times annually are also needed. Familiarity with CNCF projects, identity platforms or monitoring and tracing tools is a bonus. Pay depends on location, experience and performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals
- Oversee the development process with engineering leads
- Define measures for tracking project status and publish them company-wide
- Coach, mentor and train the product team
- Conduct market research and gather customer feedback to find opportunities
- Work alongside engineering, design, marketing and sales groups to line up priorities and decide together
- Help the sales team win new opportunities by joining customer meetings
- Shape strategies for building and maintaining high-performing teams
Requirements
- Seasoned product management experience in cloud native open source technologies
- Background in building or running operations software for big distributed platforms
- Good understanding of Kubernetes and Docker containers
- Knowledge of enterprise security and compliance requirements for software operations
- Record of guiding engineering teams to strong delivery
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong sense of ownership and a problem-solving approach
- Availability for internal-event trips up to four times annually
Qualifications
- Experience in developer marketing and writing about technology
- Familiarity with CNCF projects or with identity and monitoring platforms (nice to have)
- Curiosity about the future of technology and visionary leadership (nice to have)
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-linked annual bonus or commission
- USD 2,000 yearly learning budget
- Annual pay review and recognition awards
- Holiday, maternity and paternity leave, and an employee assistance programme
- Two in-person team sprints per year and visits to new locations from your team and others
- Priority Pass and upgrades on long-haul company travel
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Where is this Product Manager role based?
The role is remote and based in the EMEA region, and the posting asks candidates to be located there.
Which products does the role cover?
The role covers commercial strategy and marketing for a cloud native operations area, including Juju, identity management and observability.
Is a salary figure stated?
No specific salary is listed. Base pay depends on location, experience and performance, and the role may include a bonus or commission.
Does the role involve travel?
Yes. The posting asks for availability for internal-event trips up to four times a year.
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