Product Marketing Manager (Remote) at Canonical Nigeria

Canonical - We deliver 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Marketing Manager

Location: Lagos (Remote)

Description

• This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary, and dynamic position, requiring close collaboration with the Product, engineering, content, Sales, and other Marketing teams.
• The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, technology marketing, and the use of technology in marketing.
• They prefer to work in an environment that emphasises ownership of GTM campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity, and a drive to always improve oneself / the team / the organisation.
• They love solving problems, getting hands-on, experimenting, measuring, and using automation to make daily life easier.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You’ll own the GTM strategy for key products, shaping messaging and positioning that speaks to developers and enterprise buyers alike.
• You’ll measure impact, using data to refine messaging, optimize marketing funnels, and drive customer engagement.
• You’ll be part of a truly global team, working with colleagues in over 85 countries in a fully remote, high-performance environment.
• You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with product management, sales, regional marketing, content, and partner marketing teams to bring campaigns to life.
• You’ll get creative, crafting compelling advertising, launch plans, and campaigns that make our products stand out in a competitive landscape.

As a product marketing manager, you will:

• Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies for a range of products.
• Lead messaging and positioning efforts ensuring our products stand out in a competitive market.
• Lead content planning with product managers —from website copy to whitepapers, blogs, and sales enablement materials.
• Run competitive analysis, staying ahead of market trends and evolving our positioning accordingly.
• Support the customer success team on driving customer engagement and growth, working on strategies to upsell and cross-sell across our customer base.
• Plan and execute global events, live webinars, and community meetups that align with our GTM priorities.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns, partnering with regional marketing teams to execute integrated campaigns that drive pipeline growth.
• Launch new products and features, leading cross-functional teams to drive awareness and adoption.

What we are looking for in you:

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

Nice-to-have skills:

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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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