About Canonical

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, stands at the forefront of open source innovation. As a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, Canonical powers global enterprise initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Ubuntu, our flagship platform, is trusted by the world's top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. With over 1200 colleagues spanning 75+ countries, Canonical pioneered global distributed collaboration. Our founder-led, profitable, and growing company emphasizes a remote-first culture, with teams uniting 2-4 times yearly in inspiring global locations for strategy alignment.

Role Overview

Join Canonical as a Content Marketing Team Manager, a pivotal leadership role in our EMEA-based, home-remote position. Reporting to the Director of Communications, you'll lead a talented team of writers and content strategists to elevate Canonical's brand through high-quality, SEO-optimized narratives. This role demands a blend of creative vision, process discipline, and metrics-driven strategy to align content with business objectives. Ideal for tech enthusiasts passionate about open source, technology marketing, and building authority in competitive landscapes.

Why This Role Matters at Canonical

In a company shaping the future of open source with Ubuntu, your leadership will amplify our voice in enterprise tech. You'll optimize content processes, coach narrative excellence, and drive SEO success to position Canonical as the go-to for innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Your impact will be immediate and strategic:

• Develop and execute a content marketing strategy that aligns with Canonical's business goals, SEO best practices, and Ubuntu's brand voice.
• Manage the end-to-end content calendar, ensuring frictionless production, process clarity, and high efficiency.
• Champion content quality, consistency, and brand alignment across all outputs, from blogs to technical guides.
• Collaborate with web and growth engineering teams to optimize content for search engines, leveraging proven SEO expertise.
• Lead quarterly content planning sessions, partnering with specialists, product management, and marketing for optimized plans.
• Monitor KPIs using analytics tools, reporting on performance and identifying data-driven improvements.
• Align messaging for integrated campaign support across channels, fostering close ties with marketing, product, and brand teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

Canonical seeks proven leaders with a track record in tech content:

• At least 5 years in content or related roles at technology companies, including 2+ years as a manager or team lead.
• Proven experience crafting authoritative, engaging content—portfolio required.
• Hands-on SEO knowledge, including tools and SEO-driven content calendars.
• Exceptional project management and interpersonal skills for efficient content production and reuse processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or relevant field.
• Deep passion for technology, open source, and Ubuntu's ecosystem.
• Problem-solving mindset: hands-on, experimental, metrics-driven, with strong organization, team development, and capacity planning.
• Attention to detail, quality standards, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Standout Traits

Thrive by automating workflows, coaching teams, and measuring success. Experience in technology marketing and cross-functional collaboration is key.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers competitive, equitable compensation tailored to experience, location, and skills, with potential for bonuses and incentives. Beyond base pay:

• Fully remote working environment—pioneered since 2004.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards for outstanding contributions.
• Generous annual holiday leave and parental leave.
• Global collaboration opportunities with in-person strategy summits in exciting locations.

Additional location-specific benefits available—discuss with your Talent Partner.

Career Growth

At Canonical, growth is embedded in our culture. As Content Marketing Team Manager, you'll gain expertise in optimizing content for enterprise tech, leading distributed teams, and driving SEO in open source. Access learning budgets, mentorship from communications leaders, and exposure to product, marketing, and engineering. Advance in a profitable, scaling company where remote innovators shape Ubuntu's future. Continuous improvement, experimentation, and performance position you for director-level impact.

Why Join Canonical

Work on Ubuntu, the world's most widely used open source OS, influencing public cloud, AI, and IoT. Our remote-first model offers freedom and flexibility, backed by a supportive, high-performance culture. Be part of a founder-led team that's profitable and expanding, collaborating globally while advancing your career in tech marketing. Canonical values equity, innovation, and open source passion—join us to build authority and drive real enterprise change.

Role FAQs

Is this role fully remote?

Yes, home-based in EMEA with occasional in-person team summits.

What salary can I expect?

Competitive base pay based on experience, estimated 85,000-125,000 EUR annually, plus bonuses.

Do I need open source experience?

Passion for technology and open source is essential; Ubuntu familiarity is a plus.

How does Canonical support professional development?

2,000 USD annual learning budget, reviews, and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

What tools will I use?

SEO tools, analytics platforms, content management systems, and collaboration software for distributed teams.