Marketing Manager

Overview

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We have 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, with very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a Marketing Manager. Canonical is looking for a creative and data-driven Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives that generate awareness, engagement, and pipeline for our products. This role blends strategy with hands-on execution, from crafting compelling campaigns and driving demand generation to collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, SDRs, Product, Communications, and Alliances.

As a key contributor to our marketing team, you'll take ownership of high-impact programs including integrated campaigns, product launches, events, and account-based marketing. You will connect our products with the right audiences whether enterprise customers, developers, or strategic partners. You thrive in fast-paced environments, love experimenting and optimizing based on data. You are passionate about technology, marketing, and the use of technology in marketing. You bring curiosity, ownership, and a strong desire to make things better for your campaigns, your team, and your own growth.

Location: Remote, EMEA

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 closely 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—you know how to craft messaging that resonates with 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 various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills. 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 utilization. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
• Priority Pass for 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 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 daily. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Excellence is expected to succeed.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working at Canonical challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. We provide a window into 21st-century digital business.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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