Overview

Canonical Delivers open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

Job Position: Product Marketing Lead

Job Location: Nigeria (Remote)

Job Description

  1. We are looking for a Product Marketing Lead who will be responsible for leading a team that develops marketing strategies and go to market plans at a global level for the entirety of Canonical portfolio.
  2. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary and dynamic position, requiring close collaboration with the product and engineering teams, sales, as well as other marketing functions.
  3. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, technology marketing and the use of technology in marketing.
  4. You will prefer to work in an environment that has emphasis on the ownership of campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity and a drive to continually improve oneself / the team / the organisation.
  5. You will also love to problem solve, get hands-on, experiment, measure and use automation to make daily life easier.
  6. This role reports to the VP of Marketing.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Manage a team of product marketing managers covering all of Canonical portfolio; Cloud, IoT, Appplications, Ubuntu, Security…
  2. Lead on the development of compelling messaging and positioning that emphasizes business value and connects with target audiences throughout the buying journey
  3. Prioritise and orchestrate your team’s activities to maximise overall pipeline generation and individual product growth
  4. Conceive and execute customer base communications and marketing programs to acquire new users, upsell and cross sell into our large base of customers
  5. Collaborate with data science teams, utilizing data and insights to create and improve strategies that drive traffic to our content, optimizing marketing funnels
  6. Monitor the competitive landscape to define a portfolio and product positioning that differentiates Canonical

Job Requirements

  1. Passion for technology and some exposure to one of the areas Canonical covers: Cloud, IoT, Ubuntu, Security and Open Source applications / middleware.
  2. Ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations, and action plans
  3. Exceptional interpersonal skills, and aptitude for forging trusting relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams
  4. Conversant in go-to-market strategies and methodologies
  5. Skilled in leading presentations and discussions with industry analysts, business, technical, and sales stakeholders
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong content marketer
  7. Proven ability to prioritize and differentiate what matters from the noise, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
  8. Growth mindset – someone who is not afraid to think big and take on risk.
  9. Experience in enterprise software, SaaS or silicon preferred.

What We Offer You

  1. Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills.
  2. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation.
  3. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.
  4. In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals.
  5. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.
  6. Fully remote working environment – we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
  7. Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
  8. Annual compensation review
  9. Recognition rewards
  10. Annual holiday leave
  11. Parental Leave
  12. Employee Assistance Programme
  13. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
  14. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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