Product Manager (Data)

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprises. This Product Manager (Data) role involves setting clear vision, prioritizing work effectively, and ensuring teams deliver high-quality products that meet business and user needs across various domains including AI/ML, Cloud, IoT, and Data solutions.

• Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals for assigned product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, and sales
• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
• Communicate product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment
• Conduct usability testing, analyze user feedback, and iterate on products to improve user experience
• Develop go-to-market strategies with marketing, sales, and support teams
• Support sales team in winning new opportunities and participating in customer meetings
• Oversee product line work, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across teams
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within and across departments

• Exceptional academic results at high school and university
• Understanding of Linux and open source software community
• Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
• Passion for writing about technologies and tech landscape
• Strong work ethic with personal interests aligned with open source movement
• Curiosity and continuous learning habits
• Strong sense of ownership and problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Product management experience in software industry (for senior positions)
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining focus on key priorities
• Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times yearly for company events

• Home-based role in EMEA time zone
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints in interesting locations worldwide
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel and meet colleagues globally
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission in addition to base pay