Product Manager

Join to apply for the Product Manager - Cloud role at Canonical . Canonical 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. This role is responsible for the commercial strategy and marketing leadership of one of our cloud native operations product areas, including: Juju – the open‑source orchestration engine for software operators that enables the deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of applications at any scale, on any infrastructure using charms. Identity management – defining the way authentication, authorisation and identity governance controls are applied across Ubuntu One SSO and other Canonical products. Observability – outlining the strategy for how Canonical products and charms perform tracing and discern underlying system health. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. Responsibilities Lead the lifecycle of product development by reviewing priorities and goals for the products you are responsible for. Work closely with engineering leads to oversee the product development process. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales to address common challenges, align priorities, and keep business execution on track. Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities and ensure alignment with Canonical’s overall vision. Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, and training. Establish KPIs for project status reporting and communicate them across Canonical. Drive execution excellence through continuous feedback and improvement. Contribute to the development of strategies to create and maintain high‑performing teams. Support the sales team in winning new opportunities by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings. Qualifications Seasoned product management experience in technical domains related to the usage and/or management of open‑source software in the cloud native landscape. Experience designing or managing software operations for large‑scale distributed systems. Good understanding of cloud‑native technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker containers. Comprehensive knowledge of common enterprise security and compliance requirements in software operations. Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive their execution to excellence. Passion for writing about technologies and experience in developer marketing. A strong work ethic and personal interests aligned with the open‑source philosophy. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events. Nice‑to‑have skills Experience with CNCF projects, identity or observability systems. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and passion for the future of technology. Strong sense of ownership – responsible for all parts of the product's success and your team's success. Problem‑solving abilities, out‑of‑the‑box thinking, and visionary leadership. Benefits Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Maternity and paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About Canonical: Canonical 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. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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