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Canonical

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Düsseldorf
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need product management experience in open source cloud native software, knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, enterprise security, leadership skills, strong communication, and a passion for open source.
  • You will oversee product development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct market research, coach your team, establish KPIs, drive improvements, and support sales efforts.

Requirements

  • Seasoned product management experience in technical domains related to the usage and/or the management of open source software in the cloud native landscape
  • Experiences designing or managing software operations for large scale distributed systems
  • Good understanding of cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the common enterprise security and compliance requirements in the area of software operations
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive their execution to excellence
  • Passion to write about technologies and experience in the area of developer marketing
  • A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source philosophy
  • Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Responsibilities

  • Lead the lifecycle of the product development by reviewing the priorities and goals for the products you are responsible for.
  • Work closely with the engineering leads to oversee the product development process
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to address common challenges across projects, to align on priorities, to make informed decisions, and to keep business execution on track
  • Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities, and to ensure alignment with Canonical's overall vision
  • Develop your team through coaching, mentoring and training
  • Establish KPIs for project status reporting and communicate it across Canonical
  • Drive execution excellence through continuous feedback and improvement
  • Contribute to the development of strategies to create and maintain high performing teams
  • Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Product Manager - Cloud Native role at Canonical?

The main focus is on leading the commercial strategy and marketing leadership for Canonical's cloud native operations product areas, including Juju, identity management, and observability.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have seasoned product management experience in technical domains related to open source software, experience managing software operations for large-scale distributed systems, and a good understanding of cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker containers.

Is this role fully remote?

Yes, the role is based remotely in the EMEA region.

How frequently will the team meet in person?

The team meets two to four times yearly in person in various interesting locations around the world.

What types of skills are considered nice-to-have for this position?

Nice-to-have skills include experience with CNCF projects, identity and observability systems, a strong sense of ownership, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

What benefits does Canonical offer to its employees?

Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme, among other benefits.

What is the primary responsibility of the Product Manager regarding the lifecycle of the product?

The primary responsibility is to lead the lifecycle of product development by reviewing priorities and goals for the products they are responsible for, overseeing the product development process, and driving execution excellence.

What kind of communication skills are necessary for this role?

Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are crucial for this role.

Will I have opportunities to travel as part of this position?

Yes, there is a willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.

How does Canonical ensure diversity in its hiring process?

Canonical fosters a workplace free from discrimination and is committed to giving fair consideration to all applicants, promoting diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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Canonical

Enterprise open source, secured and delivered by the publisher of Ubuntu.

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Canonical is a technology company known for developing and supporting Ubuntu, a popular open-source operating system. The company focuses on providing reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for cloud computing, IoT, and containers. By leveraging open-source technologies, Canonical aims to enable innovation and digital transformation for businesses and developers worldwide. The company is committed to ensuring high performance and scalability, promoting the adoption of open-source software, and fostering a global community of users and contributors.

Benefits

  • Remote working

    Canonical has been a fully distributed organisation since its origin in 2004. Digital collaboration allows us to enjoy our home environment and work with the best in the world in our domain. We meet each other at least twice per year during in-person sprints to nurture cross-team relationships.

  • We build trust

    Zero commute means more time for the things you enjoy. At the same time, we have very high expectations of commitment and independent execution. We invest in people who are self-driven, motivated and highly organised. We take our responsibility for the most critical elements of open infrastructure very seriously, and we are committed to quality in every aspect of our product and services.

  • We engineer excellence

    We aspire to lead on the global stage. There’s no other way to describe it than hard work, hard challenges and hard competition. You will need to show that you can compete in deeply challenging intellectual fields. Your colleagues are aiming for the top, and they depend on you to set the same standard in your area of responsibility. That’s tough but incredibly satisfying. We value those who take ownership of their area and take opportunities to be exceptional.

  • We travel

    We optimise our team structure for time zone overlap. Collaboration and inspiration takes time to fully develop but leadership at Canonical means building cross-team relationships. We nurture those relationships through regular global summits which bring diverse teams or their leaders together. We host these events around the world to discover great places to explore and appreciate in the process. Team events have taken place in Vancouver, Brugge, New York, Budapest, Orlando, Cape Town, Warsaw, Seoul, Paris, Portland, Lyon, London, Toronto and many more.