Junior Product Manager

TL;DR

Junior Product Manager (Product Management): Lead product development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality open source software products with an accent on market research, user experience, and strategic alignment. Focus on managing multiple product lines, driving product vision, and fostering collaboration across distributed teams in the EMEA region.

Location: Home based in the EMEA time zone

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering tech firm and the publisher of Ubuntu, a leading open source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies, operating globally with a distributed workforce.

What you will do

• Lead the product development lifecycle, prioritizing goals and reviewing progress.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities.
• Communicate product vision and status updates to ensure alignment.
• Oversee multiple product lines ensuring strategic consistency.
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across teams and departments.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic results and understanding of Linux and open source software.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines with focus on priorities.
• Must be located in the EMEA region.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to four times a year.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with verticals such as Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive.
• Experience with cloud native technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience leading distributed teams across time zones.
• Knowledge of networking and embedded device technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• Generous holiday, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and travel opportunities.