About the Position

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 looking for a Technical Product Marketing Manager who combines deep technical understanding with strategic marketing expertise to develop go-to-market plans for our global security and compliance portfolio.

This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary, and dynamic position that requires working closely with product managers, engineering teams, and security experts to truly understand the technical capabilities of our offerings, and translate them into compelling positioning and content. You’ll also collaborate with the content team, sales, and other marketing functions to drive awareness, adoption, and growth.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

Lead the go-to-market strategy and execution for Canonical’s range of security and compliance products, including messaging and positioning
Track the competitive landscape and emerging trends to define product differentiation and value drivers
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to understand product roadmaps, and customer use cases
Translate technical product capabilities into clear, differentiated messaging for key personas, including Executives, DevSecOps, and platform teams
Own campaign and content planning for the security portfolio
Use data and insights to iterate on demand generation strategies and optimize conversion throughout the funnel
Work with other teams to plan events, webinars, and support messaging for paid and social media promotion

Requirements

A passion for technology and open source-you get excited about innovation, software, and community-driven development.
Strong storytelling skills-you know how to craft messaging that resonates with both technical and business audiences.
Growth mindset-someone who thrives on experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to Have

Technical understanding of the Cybersecurity world
Data-driven mindset, using insights to refine strategies and improve performance.
Experience in product marketing for enterprise software, cloud, DevOps, or open-source solutions.
Experience with demand generation, understanding how to translate GTM strategies into pipeline growth.
Comfort working cross-functionally with product, sales, partners, and marketing teams.

We Offer

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
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the Company

Canonical 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 global 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 our 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.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Technical Product Marketing Manager - Cybersecurity

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