OpenStack Product Manager at Canonical

Job Description

• OpenStack, while complex and challenging in many regards, continues to grow as an open source private cloud solution.
• Canonical is a leading OpenStack provider and we are growing our investment in OpenStack alongside other cloud technologies. We aim to make private OpenStack clouds easy, affordable and reliable with model-driven operations.
• This role is about product leadership of Canonical's OpenStack offerings:
  • Shaping Charmed OpenStack in partnership with the MAAS and Juju teams
  • Working with partner ISVs who offer OpenStack enhancements and complementary solutions
  • Driving our enterprise business around OpenStack
• If you have a passion for technology and business, an appreciation for open source, and good communications skills, then you will enjoy a product leadership role at Canonical. 
• This role encompasses leadership of product go-to-market in the private cloud market. It requires an analytical storyteller with a strong sense of message.
• We prefer graduate professionals with software engineering management experience who want to become business executives and entrepreneurs, to define product strategy and drive engagement.

Requirements
The successful candidate will be multi-talented, with:

• Experience in Linux for enterprise infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the OpenStack project, the foundation, and ecosystem.
• Familiarity with relevant cloud software and standards.
• A technical or science background and qualifications.
• Software engineering experience.
• Business and commercial interests.
• Proven leadership and presentation skills.
• Personal interests aligned with the field.
• Awareness of Ubuntu and Canonical’s competition and opportunities.
• Proven ability to write about technology and the tech landscape.
• Product leadership at Canonical is data-driven and content-centric. Product performance is closely measured and this team participates in regular reviews with company leadership. 
• You will join a growing team and help shape the message across our suite of products.
• You will create content to engage a sophisticated technical and commercial audience, and work closely with marketing, media, engineering, sales, research, consulting, and training teams. 
• You will also be accountable for product marketing collateral, case studies, training, and blog posts that deliver measurable lead-gen and awareness.

What Canonical Offers

• Work from home
• Learning and development allowances
• Competitive Salary
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Generous annual leave
• Paid maternity, paternity and sick leave
• Priority Pass for travel
• Exposure to international business and technology