Product Manager - Security (IoT - Ubuntu)

About the role

Canonical is hiring a Product Manager for its Security product line focused on IoT and Ubuntu, based in Kampala. The role leads the product development lifecycle, reviews priorities and goals, and keeps business execution on track.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the product development lifecycle, review priorities and goals, and collaborate with engineering, design, marketing and sales teams
• Conduct market research, analyse industry trends and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
• Communicate the product vision, status updates and key decisions to keep everyone aligned
• Run usability testing, analyse user feedback and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
• Work with marketing, sales and support on go-to-market strategies, product documentation and training
• Help the sales team win new opportunities by reviewing customer feedback and taking part in customer meetings
• Oversee a product line and ensure consistent strategy and execution across teams, resolving conflicts between them

Required profile

• Exceptional academic results at high school and university
• Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
• Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
• Passion for writing about technology and the tech landscape
• Strong work ethic, curiosity, continuous learning and a strong sense of ownership
• Outstanding spoken and written English
• For senior positions: product management experience in software, leadership in aligning teams, and ability to manage several products
• Willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year for events lasting up to two weeks