Company: Canonical
Los Angeles, CA | Full-time |
Company Snapshot
Canonical is a provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. Its platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across various sectors. The company operates with a globally distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, with very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times annually in person in various locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
Role Overview / Mission
This Marketing Manager role exists to lead creative and data-driven marketing initiatives that generate awareness, engagement, and pipeline for our products. The position involves both strategic planning and hands-on execution, from developing campaigns and driving demand generation, to collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Communications, and Alliances teams. You will take ownership of high-impact programs including integrated campaigns, product launches, events, and account-based marketing, connecting products with enterprise customers, developers, or strategic partners. This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys experimenting and optimizing based on data, and is passionate about technology and marketing. It requires curiosity, ownership, and a desire to improve campaigns, team processes, and personal growth, with a focus on building scalable marketing engines with creative flair.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end go-to-market planning and campaign execution across portfolios, territory, or vertical markets.
- Develop and lead marketing programs that engage with 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 various channels.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- Experience in a marketing role within the technology sector.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to evaluate performance and optimize for impact.
- Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution; a self-starter.
- Strong storytelling skills, capable of crafting 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.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience in SaaS or enterprise IT.
Location & Work Setup
This is a remote position within the EMEA region. Canonical operates as a fully remote company since 2004. Team members have the opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at company sprints. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events are provided.
Compensation & Benefits
Base pay depends on various factors including geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills. The compensation philosophy ensures equity across the global workforce. In addition to competitive base pay, all team members receive additional benefits. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization.
Benefits include:
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health insurance.
Timezone: California
Posted: Nov 09, 2025