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Canonical

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Product
  • Düsseldorf
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need strong academics, Linux knowledge, understanding of IT and cloud, tech writing passion, a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, excellent English communication, and willingness to travel.
  • You will drive the desktop vision, lead product roadmaps, engage with partners, conduct market research, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance user experience through feedback and testing.

Requirements

  • Exceptional academic results at high school and university
  • Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
  • Understanding of computer architecture, application development, enterprise IT, cloud or devices
  • Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
  • A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
  • Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
  • A strong sense of ownership
  • Problem solving and the ability to innovate
  • Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long

Responsibilities

  • Drive the vision of our desktop experience
  • Lead the roadmap of our desktop product
  • Drive our partnership with silicon vendors and OEMs
  • Contribute to the largest Linux open source community
  • Define future business models taking into account the competitive landscape
  • Engage with the Ubuntu user community, key partners, HW manufacturers, and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market
  • Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
  • Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track.
  • Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities.
  • Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
  • Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience.
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training.
  • Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings.

FAQs

What is the role of the Product Manager - Desktop at Canonical?

The Product Manager - Desktop at Canonical is responsible for driving the vision and roadmap of the Ubuntu Desktop product, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and engaging with the open-source community to ensure the product meets user needs and business objectives.

Is this position remote?

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

How often will I need to travel for this position?

You may need to travel internationally up to four times a year for company events, with each trip lasting up to two weeks.

What skills are required for this role?

The ideal candidate should have an understanding of Linux and the open-source community, knowledge of computer architecture and application development, outstanding communication skills in English, and a strong work ethic, among other qualities.

What kind of projects will I be overseeing in this role?

You will oversee the entire product lifecycle for the Ubuntu Desktop, including product development, usability testing, market analysis, and collaboration with sales and marketing teams.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

Exceptional academic results at high school and university are preferred for the Product Manager - Desktop position.

Is experience with the Linux open-source software ecosystem necessary?

While not mandatory, familiarity with the Linux open-source software ecosystem, including window managers and identity management solutions, would be considered a nice-to-have skill.

What benefits does Canonical offer beyond salary?

Canonical offers a distributed work environment, a personal learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities to travel for team events.

How does Canonical handle performance reviews?

Canonical revisits compensation annually and more frequently for graduates and associates to recognize outstanding performance, ensuring fair and competitive compensation.

What qualities does Canonical look for in a candidate?

Canonical seeks candidates with a strong sense of ownership, problem-solving skills, curiosity, a passion for technology, and the ability to innovate and communicate effectively.

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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.