Product Manager

Product Manager - Hardware CertificationCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder led, profitable and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.We are hiring a Product Manager for Hardware Certification. Ubuntu is the world\'s favourite Linux, used by developers around the world. This role can be based remotely in the EMEA region.What you will doLead the roadmap of our Hardware Certification effort and drive our partnership with OEMsWork with our engineering team to shape the development roadmap for our Hardware Certification schemeDefine future business models taking into account the competitive landscapeEngage with the Ubuntu user community, key partners, OEMs and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-marketThis role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches. Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.ResponsibilitiesLead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your productCollaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and salesAddress common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on trackConduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunitiesCommunicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectationsConduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experienceCollaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide trainingContribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetingsWhat we are looking for in youExceptional academic results at high school and universityUnderstanding of Linux and the wider open source software communityUnderstanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devicesPassion to write about technologies and the tech landscapeA strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movementCuriosity, and the habit of continuous learningA strong sense of ownershipProblem solving and the ability to innovateOutstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and writtenWillingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks longNice-to-have skillsFamiliarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providersFamiliarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystemsFamiliarity with hardware/software testing frameworksExperience building a certification programWhat we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesTravel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.#J-18808-Ljbffr