Technical Product Manager - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive the vision and execution of our open source software portfolio. As a product manager at Canonical, you will act as a technologist with a passion for shaping market demands and elevating open source software. You will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle: Lead development, review goals, and prioritize work to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Strategy & Research: Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify new opportunities.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to align on strategy and resolve conflicts.
• Communication: Clearly articulate product vision, status updates, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Go-to-Market: Partner with sales and marketing to develop GTM strategies, product documentation, and training materials.
• User Experience: Conduct usability testing and iterate on products based on user feedback.

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional academic background (high school and university).
• Strong understanding of Linux and the open source software community.
• Technical knowledge of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, or cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining focus on key priorities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A strong sense of ownership, problem-solving skills, and a habit of continuous learning.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events.
• For senior roles: Prior product management experience in the software industry.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with specific verticals (Telco, Finance, Automotive, etc.).
• Experience with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Snaps).
• Knowledge of networking technologies (IPv4/IPv6, routing, VPNs, etc.).
• Experience leading distributed teams across different time zones.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Annual compensation reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including holiday leave, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel perks including Priority Pass and upgrades for long-haul company events.