Overview
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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 across cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We have 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a Marketing Manager. Canonical is looking for a creative and data-driven marketer to lead initiatives that generate awareness, engagement, and pipeline for our products. This role blends strategy with hands-on execution, from crafting 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 own high-impact programs including integrated campaigns, product launches, events, and account-based marketing. You'll connect our products with the right audiences—enterprise customers, developers, and strategic partners. You thrive in fast-paced environments, love experimentation and optimization based on data, and are passionate about technology and marketing. If you enjoy building smart, scalable marketing engines with a bit of creative flair, we'd love to hear from you.
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 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; ability to craft messaging for 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
Base pay depends on location, experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to the benefits below, some roles are eligible for annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy aims for equity across our global workforce.
We provide additional benefits that reflect our values; note that benefits may vary by location. Please ask your Talent Partner for specifics.
- Fully remote working environment – remote 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. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for new joiners. We are a remote-first company since 2004, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and perspective creates a better work environment and better products. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.