Product Manager - Industrial Sector Lead
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Overview
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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a founder-led, profitable, and growing company with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries. We value in-person gatherings a few times a year to align on strategy and execution.
Role Description
We are hiring a Product Manager - Industrial Sector Lead. This role focuses on open source technologies transforming the industrial sector, including IoT, edge computing, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Ubuntu plays a key role in these innovations, deployed across manufacturing, automation, and industrial platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about tech and business, understands open source, and has excellent communication skills.
Key Focus Areas
* IoT solutions for smart manufacturing and automation
* Edge computing platforms for real-time processing and analytics
* Robotics and AI applications in industry
* Industry 4.0 tech and cloud integration
* Open source software and community engagement in industrial innovation
Responsibilities
* Lead product lifecycle management from conception to market launch
* Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and management teams
* Conduct market research, analyze trends, and gather customer feedback
* Communicate product vision and updates to stakeholders
* Perform usability testing and iterate based on user feedback
* Develop go-to-market strategies, documentation, and training materials
* Support sales efforts by reviewing customer feedback and participating in meetings
Qualifications
* Strong academic background
* Experience in product management within open source or related technical domains
* Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT, and edge computing
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Understanding of physical compute, networking, storage, and industrial open source platforms
* Proficiency in Linux and open source communities
* Passion for technology and open source philosophy
* Ownership mindset and problem-solving skills
* Fluent English communication skills
* Willingness to travel up to 4 times per year
Location
This role is remote within the EMEA region.
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