Job Description

Overview

Marketing Manager position at Canonical. Location: Remote, EMEA.

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 cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT initiatives. We work with customers across public cloud, silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is remote-first, founder-led, profitable, and growing. Teams meet 2–4 times per year in person at locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

We are seeking a creative and data-driven Marketing Manager to lead initiatives that generate awareness, engagement, and pipeline for our products. The role blends strategy with hands-on execution, from crafting campaigns and demand generation to collaborating with Sales, SDRs, Product, Communications, and Alliances.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end go-to-market planning and campaign execution across portfolios, territory, or vertical.
• Develop and lead marketing programs that engage prospects to drive opportunities and revenue.
• Collaborate with other marketing teams to improve content performance and conversion through data-driven insights.
• Partner with events, content, paid media, and social media teams to execute integrated campaigns across channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in a marketing role in the technology sector (SaaS or enterprise IT preferred).
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to evaluate performance and optimize for impact.
• Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution; a true self-starter.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to craft messaging for both technical and business audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable, fast learner with a growth mindset and a passion for innovation.

What we offer

Your base pay will depend on factors including location, experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives. Our compensation philosophy aims for equity across our global workforce.

Benefits may vary by work location. The following are typical examples:

• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues at sprints
• Travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we support open source, AI, IoT, and cloud initiatives worldwide. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new hires. We are a remote-first company since 2004 and offer a window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we provide fair consideration for all applicants. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background enhances our environment and products.