About Canonical

Canonical is the leading provider of open source software and operating systems, powering global enterprise and technology markets with its flagship platform, Ubuntu. Ubuntu drives breakthrough initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Serving the world's top public cloud and silicon providers, plus industry leaders across sectors, Canonical pioneers global distributed collaboration. With over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries and minimal office-based roles, teams connect through 2-4 annual in-person meetings in exciting global locations to align on strategy and execution. As a founder-led, profitable, and growing company, Canonical is at the forefront of open source transformation.

Role Overview

Join Canonical as a Manager, Product Manager in a home-based role within the EMEA timezone. This leadership position involves guiding a team of product managers across diverse domains like Ubuntu Platform, Ubuntu Pro Services, IoT, Cloud, Telco, Finance, Automotive, and Application Management. You'll set a clear product vision, prioritize initiatives, and ensure delivery of high-impact solutions that shape market demands and elevate open source everywhere. Ideal for technologists passionate about leadership, communication, and technical vision who thrive in a remote-first environment focused on tomorrow's business needs.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll spearhead the product development lifecycle, from vision to delivery. Key duties include leading cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams; mentoring product managers for success; driving alignment with Canonical's strategic goals; prioritizing work effectively; and ensuring products meet user and business objectives. You'll oversee products in high-growth areas like Kubernetes, MAAS, LXD, robotics, autonomous driving, and financial compliance solutions, pushing open source boundaries into new markets.

Leadership and Strategy

Set product direction, review priorities, and foster innovation in specialized verticals. Promote the open source way while blending technical expertise with business acumen.

Team Management

Mentor and develop a high-performing team, ensuring they deliver reliable, secure open source software for enterprises worldwide.

Qualifications & Requirements

Canonical seeks product managers who are technology professionals with a software engineering background aspiring to business executive roles. Essential qualifications include proven leadership in product management, deep technical knowledge, strategic thinking, analytics proficiency, project management skills, and exceptional communication. Experience in open source communities, enterprise software, or domains like cloud infrastructure, IoT, Telco, or automotive is highly valued. You'll need to excel at market analysis, user needs assessment, and driving engagement across distributed global teams. Home-based in EMEA timezone; passion for advancing open source quality, outreach, and impact is non-negotiable.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers a premium remote-first culture with flexibility to work from anywhere in EMEA. Enjoy global collaboration opportunities, including strategy summits in fascinating locations. Benefit from a profitable company's stability, professional development resources, and the chance to shape products used by millions. Additional perks include comprehensive health benefits, learning stipends, and equity in a growing enterprise. Work on meaningful projects that make open source easier, more reliable, and secure for deployments worldwide.

Career Growth

Canonical's product managers evolve from technologists to entrepreneurs and executives. This managerial role provides mentorship pathways, exposure to diverse product domains, and direct impact on Ubuntu's expansion. Advance your career by leading innovations in AI, cloud, edge computing, and vertical markets. With a focus on intellect and drive, Canonical invests in your growth through hands-on experience, strategic planning, and global networking in the open source ecosystem.

Why Join Canonical

Be part of the open source revolution transforming enterprise software. Canonical's remote-first model, combined with Ubuntu's ubiquity in cloud, IoT, and beyond, offers unparalleled opportunities. Contribute to 'most software to most companies' ambition, from desktop to specialized automotive and finance solutions. In a founder-led environment, your leadership will directly influence market-shaping products, fostering both personal and professional fulfillment in a collaborative, innovative culture.

Role FAQs

What products will I work on? Roles span Ubuntu Platform, Pro Services, IoT, Cloud, Telco, Finance, Automotive, and more. Interviews match you to the best fit.

Is this fully remote? Yes, home-based in EMEA with occasional global in-person meetings.

What background is required? Software engineering experience plus product leadership; open source passion is key.

How does Canonical support growth? Through mentoring, strategic exposure, and career tracks to executive levels.

Can I apply if my expertise isn't listed? Absolutely—Canonical routes qualified candidates to suitable teams.