Product Manager

Overview 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. Canonical has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and projects a distributed, mostly remote workforce. We are hiring a Product Manager - Industrial Sector Lead to lead industrial technology initiatives within the product leadership team. Open source technologies are transforming the industrial sector, enabling innovation in IoT, edge computing, robotics and Industry 4.0 solutions. If you have a passion for tech and business, an appreciation for open source, and good communication skills, you will be well suited for a product leadership role at Canonical. This role focuses on technology leadership in the industrial sector with experience in automation systems, IoT platforms, and edge computing. Key focus areas include: IoT solutions for smart manufacturing and industrial automation Edge computing platforms for real-time processing and analytics Robotics and AI applications for industrial use cases Industry 4.0 technologies and integration with cloud platforms Open source software and community engagement in industrial innovation Responsibilities Lead the lifecycle of product development by reviewing priorities and goals for the product you are responsible for Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, sales) to address challenges, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities and align with Canonical's vision Communicate product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations Conduct usability testing, analyze user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve user experience Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training Support sales by reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings What we are looking for in you Strong academic results at high school and university Experience in product management in technical domains related to open source software Solid knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT, and edge computing Excellent writing and presentation skills Commercial acumen for pricing and product strategy Understanding of physical compute (servers, networking, storage) Knowledge of industrial open source software such as IoT frameworks, OPC UA, EdgeX Foundry, ROS, and industrial automation platforms Familiarity with open source infrastructure projects such as Kubernetes and OpenStack Solid Linux knowledge and understanding of the Open Source software community and computer architecture (including Ubuntu) Passion for writing about technologies and a curious outlook on the tech landscape Strong ownership mindset and accountability for product success Problem-solving ability and creative thinking Strong work ethic and alignment with the open source philosophy Very good English communication skills, both written and spoken Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events Location This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located within this region. What we offer Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review and performance-based bonus or commission Comprehensive benefits reflecting Canonical values Local fairness in compensation globally Additional benefits aligned with company culture About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical supports the AI, IoT and cloud computing ecosystem. We hire globally and expect excellence, with a long-standing largely remote workforce since 2004. Working at Canonical challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and grow professionally. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace free from discrimination. We consider all qualified applicants fairly. #J-18808-Ljbffr