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Junior Product Manager
CanonicalWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa2 days ago
Job descriptionLead the product development lifecycle and review priorities for your product line Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, sales, support) Address common challenges across projects and keep business execution on track Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities Communicate vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations Conduct usability testing, analyze user feedback, and iterate to improve the user experience Develop go‑to‑market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training Contribute to the success of sales teams in winning new opportunities and reviewing customer feedback Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within and across teams and departments Exceptional academic results at high school and university Deep understanding of Linux and the open source community Strong technical background in computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud, or devices Passion for writing about technologies and the tech landscape Strong work ethic, personal interests aligned with the open source movement, and curiosity for continuous learning A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written Willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year for company events up to two weeks long Familiarity with verticals (Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive) Knowledge of cloud native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Snaps) Experience with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems Networking technologies (Ethernet, IPv4 / IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN / OVS, VPNs, SR‑IOV, infiniband) Leading distributed teams across different time zones Foster collaboration and innovation in team settings 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, and annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and priority Pass for long‑haul travel events
Canonical Product Manager – EMEA
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. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles.
Role Overview
You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high‑quality products that meet business and user needs. During the interview process we will identify specific software products that match your interests.
Product Domain Expertise
- Ubuntu Platform – Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, and Hardware Enablement
- Ubuntu Pro Services – Commercial offerings in compliance, security engineering, and managed services on cloud and on‑prem
- AI / ML & MLOps – Open source AI / ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
- IoT – Embedded devices and edge servers, device management, and robotics
- Cloud – Public and private clouds, automation frameworks, Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
- Telco – Core Network, RAN / vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
- Finance – Trading platforms, blockchain, regulatory compliance, and AI‑driven analytics
- Automotive – Autonomous driving, connected vehicles, infotainment, and compliance (ISO 26262 / ISO 21434)
- Application Management – Observability, IAM, App Stores, Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
Key Responsibilities
What We Are Looking For
Additional Skills That We Value
Benefits
Location
Home based in the EMEA time zone.
Canonical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and perspectives create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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