Technical Product Manager

Canonical

Remote

Full Time

Posted April 1, 2026

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Job Description

This role involves leading the entire product development lifecycle for various open source software products at Canonical, including setting product vision, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and ensuring products meet user needs and business goals in a remote, home-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the product development lifecycle, including setting priorities and goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress
Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather customer feedback
Communicate product vision, status updates, and key decisions
Conduct usability testing and iterate on products to improve user experience
Develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
Oversee the work of a product line to ensure strategic consistency
Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within teams and departments

Requirements

Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
Understanding 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 the habit of continuous learning
A strong sense of ownership
Problem solving and the ability to innovate
Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
Exceptional academic results at high school and university
Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and recognition rewards

Work schedule is flexible with a distributed work environment and home-based roles in the EMEA time zone

Work environment perks include twice-yearly in-person team sprints, travel opportunities, and travel upgrades for company events

Additional benefits include a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues