Junior Product Manager

Junior Product Manager 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. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Company Overview 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. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence to succeed and aim to be the best at what we do. Location These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. Applicants must be located in this region. Role Summary In our product management team, technologists deliver products and solutions that shape market demands while elevating open source software. As a Junior Product Manager you will set a clear vision, prioritize work, and ensure the team delivers high‑quality products that meet business and user needs. You will drive product strategy for our diverse product domains, collaborating across engineering, design, marketing, and sales. Responsibilities Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing priorities and goals for your product. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales. Address project 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. 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 the 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 the sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings. Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams. Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within teams and across departments. What we are looking for Exceptional academic results at high school and university. Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community. Knowledge of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, 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 a 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 manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities. Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long. Additional Skills We Value Familiarity with particular verticals (e.g., Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive). Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel. Familiarity with cloud‑native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps. Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems. Familiarity with networking technologies – ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR‑IOV, infiniband. Familiarity with telco networking – RAN, Core, CPE. Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings. What we offer you 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 Program. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Product Management and Marketing Industries Software Development Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr