Technical Product Marketing Manager - Cybersecurity

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a Technical Product Marketing Manager to lead go-to-market strategy for our global security and compliance portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and marketing, requiring a technologist who can translate complex security capabilities into compelling narratives for technical and business audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Execution: Lead GTM strategy, messaging, and positioning for security and compliance products.
• Market Intelligence: Track competitive landscapes and emerging trends to define product differentiation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering and product teams to understand roadmaps and customer use cases.
• Content Creation: Own campaign and content planning, translating technical features into messaging for Executives, DevSecOps, and platform teams.
• Data-Driven Growth: Use insights to optimize demand generation strategies and conversion funnels.
• Promotion: Support events, webinars, and paid/social media messaging.

What We Are Looking For

• Technical Passion: Deep interest in open source, innovation, and community-driven development.
• Storytelling: Ability to craft messaging that resonates with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Growth Mindset: A drive for experimentation, continuous learning, and scalable marketing systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Technical understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.
• Experience in product marketing for enterprise software, cloud, DevOps, or open-source solutions.
• Proven track record in demand generation and pipeline growth.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
• Comprehensive benefits including wellness platforms, maternity/paternity leave, and travel perks.
• Global collaboration with 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries.