Technical Product Manager

TL;DR

Technical Product Manager (Product Management): Lead product development lifecycle and strategy for open source software products with an accent on cross-functional collaboration, market research, and product vision. Focus on managing multiple product lines, aligning diverse teams, and driving product strategy in the EMEA region.

Location: Home based in the EMEA time zone

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the product development lifecycle, setting priorities and goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify opportunities.
• Communicate product vision and manage expectations across teams.
• Oversee multiple product lines ensuring strategic consistency.
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts across departments.

Requirements

• Must be located in the EMEA time zone.
• Strong understanding of Linux and open source software.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Product management experience for senior roles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead diverse teams.
• 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.
• Knowledge of embedded and connected device ecosystems.
• Experience leading distributed teams across time zones.

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 upgrades for company events.