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Canonical
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Murcia
ppCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. /p pThe company is founder led, profitable and growing. /p pCanonical's product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is an application track for a product management position at Canonical on Ubuntu Desktop. /p pWe believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of 'most software to most companies', starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities. /p pUbuntu is the world's favourite Linux, used by developers around the world. Canonical has created a line of products and services that address primary challenges for those developing and deploying software. If you have a deep empathy for the developer and administrator experience as well as a drive to deliver the best open source desktop operating system in the world, then you will love being part of our team.
/p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDrive the vision of our desktop experience /li liLead the roadmap of our desktop product /li liDrive our partnership with silicon vendors and OEMs /li liContribute to the largest Linux open source community /li liDefine future business models taking into account the competitive landscape /li liEngage with the Ubuntu user community, key partners, HW manufacturers, and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market /li /ul pThis role encompasses product leadership and go‑to‑market strategy, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches. Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives. /p h3Location /h3 pThis role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located in this region. /p h3Role responsibilities /h3 ul liLead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product. /li liCollaborate with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales. /li liAddress common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track. /li liConduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities. /li liCommunicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations. /li liConduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience. /li liCollaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go‑to‑market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training. /li liContribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings. /li /ul h3What we are looking for in you /h3 ul liExceptional academic results at high school and university /li liUnderstanding of Linux and the wider open source software community /li liUnderstanding of computer architecture, application development, enterprise IT, cloud or devices /li liPassion to write about technologies and the tech landscape /li liA strong work ethic,
and personal interests aligned with the open source movement /li liCuriosity, and the habit of continuous learning /li liA strong sense of ownership /li liProblem solving and the ability to innovate /li liOutstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written /li liAbility to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long /li /ul h3Nice‑to‑have skills /h3 ul liFamiliarity with the Linux open source software ecosystem including windows managers (GNOME, KDE), identity management solutions (Entra, Orca, LDAP), and application development frameworks /li liFamiliarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers /li liFamiliarity with data center, embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems /li /ul h3What we offer you /h3 pWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. /p ul liDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person /li liPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year /li liAnnual compensation review /li liRecognition rewards /li liAnnual holiday leave /li liMaternity and paternity leave /li liEmployee Assistance Program /li liOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues /li liPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events /li /ul h3About Canonical /h3 pCanonical 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 general basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. /p h3Canonical is an equal opportunity employer /h3 pWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. /p pDiversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. /p pWhatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Product Manager - Desktop (Murcia)
🏢 Canonical
📍 Murcia