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Canonical

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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 very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 
 EMEA Marketing Manager
 
 
 
 Canonical is looking for a regional marketing manager who will be responsible for developing long-term marketing strategy and executing campaigns for EMEA across a diverse range of products and industries to support our growth strategy. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary and dynamic position, requiring close collaboration with the regional sales teams, the partner teams, product teams, and other marketing functions.
 
 
 The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, technology marketing and the use of technology in marketing. They prefer to work in an environment that emphasises ownership of campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity and a drive to continually improve oneself / the team / the organisation. They love to problem solve, get hands-on, experiment, measure and use automation to make daily life easier.
 
 
 This role reports to the EMEA and Americas regional marketing team manager.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
 
 
 
 
 What your day will look like
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute go-to-market strategy for certain industries within the EMEA region
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 Set relevant KPIs for lead generation, demand generation and brand awareness campaigns; monitor and improve them on a regular basis
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 Build organic and paid campaigns from scratch including crafting strong copy, and creating visual assets for emails, social media and paid ads in line with canonical's brand
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 Own webinars and regional offline events at all stages from planning to execution including holistic pre- and post-event/webinar strategies, webinar set up, streaming
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 Work with the CRM Team to attract, convert, engage and communicate with new and existing audiences
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 Be fully responsible for the regional budget planning and execution constantly monitoring and adjusting it accordingly
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 Collaborate extensively with regional Sales teams to get their insights and implement them to the regional marketing strategy
 
 
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 We expect members of the Canonical marketing team to be excellent communicators who are at ease working with a complex mix of engineers, product managers, sales representatives and executives.
 
 
 Read more about the marketing team
 
 
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
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 Experience in B2B marketing for enterprise IT products, SaaS experience
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 Experience working with the EMEA market
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 Excellent academic results, with Bachelor's or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or STEM
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 Excellent verbal, written, presentation skills in English
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 Hands-on mindset and ability to test various marketing assumptions attributing to scaling the most efficient ways of achieving positive marketing results
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 Growth mindset - enthusiasm for challenges and work ethic with a 'can do' attitude
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 Objectivity and openness to others' views while continuously building a positive team spirit
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 Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
 
 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 utilisation. 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.
 
 
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 Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
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 Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Parental Leave
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 Employee Assistance Programme
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
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 Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
 
 
 Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 Requisition ID: 602
 
 
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EMEA Marketing Manager

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 The role of a Junior Ads Specialist at Canonical
 
 
 Canonical has provided developers with open source since 2004, helping them build innovations such as public cloud, machine learning, robotics or blockchain. Marketing at Canonical means being at the forefront of technology adoption, for our customers and for our own martech stack. We're on the look out for a performance marketing manager to join our team and own our paid strategy.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, technology marketing and the use of technology in marketing. You will prefer to work in an environment that has emphasis on ownership of campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity and a drive to continually improve oneself / the team / the organisation. You will also love to problem solve, get hands-on, experiment, measure and use automation to make daily life easier.
 
 
 The Marketing team at Canonical drives commercial outcomes for the company across its portfolio of products and grows the addressable market through digital marketing campaigns, lifecycle management, events, partnerships and community development. If these things are important to you and you're motivated by driving growth, delighting customers and filling the sales funnel, we want to talk with you.
 
 
 This role sits in the Marketing team reporting to the Growth Engineering Manager.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
 
 
 
 What your day will look like
 
 
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 Support marketing team members with setting up and monitoring paid ads campaigns
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 Monitor paid ads performance and budgets across the Marketing team
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 Build on automation and AI to improve paid ads performance
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 Develop Canonical's adtech stack to industry leading standard
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Proficiency with all ad platforms (Google, LinkedIn, Meta...)
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 Familiarity with campaign tracking and analytics tools
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 Experience driving successful lead generation campaigns.
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 Experience with A/B testing and data-driven decision making.
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 Exceptional interpersonal skills and aptitude for forging trusting relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams
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 Proven ability to prioritise and differentiate what matters from the noise, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
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 A growth mindset - someone who is not afraid to think big and take on risks
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 Engagement with the latest trends in marketing technology
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 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
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 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 utilisation. 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, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.
 
 
 🏠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
 
 
 🧑&zwj;💼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
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
 
 
 Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
 
 
 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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Junior Ads Specialist

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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 very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 We require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist to offer their expertise to our EMEA region. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. The senior role will serve as a driver and practitioner in both regional and global HR initiatives. You will join a global team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
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 Interact closely with the EMEA HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to create impact across all HR regions
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 Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high performing team
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 Work with managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
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 Partner with the HRIS team to develop and refine operational processes for day to day HR administration
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 Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries
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 Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
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 Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
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 Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
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 Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
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 HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
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 Regional HR experience within EMEA (France, Germany and/or UK is a plus), with an understanding of local labor laws, competitive awareness and insights
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 Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
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 A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines
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 Experience mentoring and developing others
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 Strong project management skills with the ability to define done and keep deliverables on track
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 Experience in working in a remote first organization
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 Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
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 Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
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 Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded and enthusiastic
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 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
 
 
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 Nice to have skills
 
 
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 Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
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 Payroll and/or benefits oversight experience
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 Knowledge of HR Systems and databases
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 Professional HR certification(s)
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 Facilitation skills
 
 
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 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 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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Senior HR Generalist - EMEA

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
 
 IHV Alliance Sales Director
 
 to join our strategic partnerships team who will be responsible for leading IHV Alliances in the EMEA or APAC regions. Reporting to the Head of IHV Alliances, the IHV Alliance Sales Director will work closely with IHV and Canonical teams in those geographies to develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives at strategic partner organizations, fostering collaboration and alignment on joint business objectives. The IHV Alliance Sales Director will manage and grow a team of Business Development Managers and help them identify and pursue new business opportunities with IHVs, driving revenue growth and market expansion, develop and execute go-to-market strategies for joint offerings, oversee the day-to-day management of alliances including contract negotiations and performance tracking, and issue resolution.
 
 
 The Director is responsible for building trusted relationships with IHV partners, increasing Canonical market share and attach rate, evangelising the partnership and leading all business interactions from engineer to CxO. They will often run customer workshops focused on particular initiatives at that customer, attend sales events, give public presentations and lead executive engagements.
 
 
 Location: This role will be based remotely in EMEA or APAC regions.
 
 
 
 As an IHV Alliance Sales Director you will:
 
 
 
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 Build strategic relationships with IHV partners at all levels
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 Grow their awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu
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 Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem
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 Negotiate contracts and commercial business terms
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 Demonstrate a deep understanding of large and complex organizations
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 Lead partnerships in APAC with companies like Lenovo, Huawei, Quanta, Fujitsu, Inspur, H3C, NEC, Asus etc.
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 Lead partnerships in EMEA with companies like Ericsson, Nokia, Bull, Siemens
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 Lead partnerships in the Americas with companies like Dell, HPE, IBM, Supermicro
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 Work closely with marketing, sales engineering and product management
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 Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner
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 Lead executive interlocks between IHV and Canonical leadership
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 Travel regularly - sometimes internationally - to drive partnerships in person
 
 
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 Valued skills and experience
 
 
 
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 Experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles
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 Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality
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 Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify and create opportunities
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 Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission
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 Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with measurable goals
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 Experience with Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies.
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 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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Partner Sales Director - IHV Alliances

Converge

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 The Client:
 
 
 
 Our client is a well-established FMCG company based in Muscat, Oman, recognized for its innovative product portfolio and strong regional presence. They are looking to appoint a dynamic and strategic Senior Brand Manager to lead brand development and drive consumer engagement across key categories.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role:
 
 
 
 As the Senior Brand Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing brand strategies that fuel business growth and strengthen market presence. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, trade marketing, R&amp;D, and external agencies to ensure the successful delivery of brand plans in alignment with business objectives.
 
 
 
 
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 Lead the development and execution of annual brand plans, ensuring alignment with commercial goals.
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 Manage end-to-end brand performance including innovation, pricing, positioning, and promotional planning.
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 Oversee and execute all marketing campaigns across ATL and BTL channels, ensuring timely delivery and impact.
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 Lead the development and rollout of marketing plans and consumer-facing initiatives.
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 Work closely with advertising and media agencies to ensure alignment and effective execution of campaigns.
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 Manage and optimize brand budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and ROI.
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 Be well-versed with digital and social media marketing trends, tools, and platforms to drive engagement.
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 Drive packaging development and ensure alignment with brand identity and consumer insights.
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 Conduct and interpret market research to guide brand positioning and identify growth opportunities.
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 Partner with trade marketing and sales to deliver effective in-market executions and retail programs.
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 Evaluate brand performance using key metrics and recommend strategies to improve market share.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 The Ideal Candidate:
 
 
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 Minimum of 7+ years of brand management experience in the FMCG sector, preferably within the GCC region.
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 Proven success in developing and launching impactful 360&deg; marketing campaigns.
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 Strong understanding of consumer insights, media strategy, packaging, and creative development.
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 Expertise in managing agencies, marketing budgets, and digital/social media campaigns.
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 Excellent analytical, project leadership, and communication skills.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
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 Based in or willing to relocate to Muscat, Oman.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Brand Manager

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 Canonical's product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is an application track for a product management position at Canonical on Hardware Certifications. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow.
 
 
 We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of 'most software to most companies', starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
 
 
 We are hiring a Product Manager for Hardware Certification. Ubuntu is the world's favourite Linux, used by developers around the world. Canonical has created a line of products and services that address primary challenges for those developing and deploying software. If you have a passion for operating systems, hardware optimisation, and infrastructure deployment, then you will love being part of our team.
 
 
 This is an exceptional opportunity for a competitive technology leader to:
 
 
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 Lead the roadmap of our Hardware Certification effort and drive our partnership with OEMs
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 Work with our engineering team to shape the development roadmap for our Hardware Certification scheme
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 Define future business models taking into account the competitive landscape
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 Engage with the the Ubuntu user community, key partners, OEMs and leading customers, enabling commercial success and driving go-to-market
 
 
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 </ul>
 This role encompasses product leadership and go-to-market strategy, ensuring that the product vision is translated into actionable plans and successful market launches. Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region. You will be expected to be located in this region.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
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 Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track.
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 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities.
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 Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
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 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience.
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 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training.
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 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
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 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
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 Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
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 Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
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 Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
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 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
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 Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
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 A strong sense of ownership
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 Problem solving and the ability to innovate
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 Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
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 Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
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 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
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 Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers
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 Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
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 Familiarity with hardware/software testing frameworks
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 Experience building a certification program
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer you
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Program
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 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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Product Manager - Hardware Certification

AWASR

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 Job description:
 
 
 JOB PURPOSE
 
 
 The Manager - Marketing Strategy &amp; Planning will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the overall marketing strategy and plans for AWASR. This role involves conducting market research, analysing trends, setting objectives, defining target audiences, and establishing strategic initiatives to achieve the company's marketing and business goals. The Manager will work closely with other marketing teams and departments to ensure alignment and effective execution of the strategic plans.
 
 
 DIMENSIONS
 
 
 No of Direct Reports
 
 
 2
 
 
 Budgetary Control
 
 
 External Interfaces
 
 
 Agencies, vendors, suppliers, government, customers, external stakeholders
 
 
 Internal Interfaces
 
 
 Awasr Management
 
 
 HODs
 
 
 Employees
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
 
 
 * Develop and maintain the overall marketing strategy and annual marketing plans in alignment with business objectives.
 
 
 * Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify opportunities, understand customer behavior, and monitor competitor activities.
 
 
 * Define target audience segments and develop effective strategies to reach and engage them.
 
 
 * Establish clear and measurable marketing objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
 
 
 * Develop and manage the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
 
 
 * Collaborate with the Branding &amp; Creative Content team to ensure strategic alignment in content development.
 
 
 * Provide strategic guidance and direction to the Marketing Deployment &amp; Execution team for effective campaign implementation.
 
 
 * Work with the Analysis &amp; Reporting function to monitor performance, analyze results, and recommend adjustments to strategies and plans.
 
 
 * Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Sales, Product) to ensure integrated planning and execution.
 
 
 * Stay updated on the latest marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
 
 
 Dimensions:
 
 
 * Budgetary Control: Yes (Responsibility for managing the marketing budget)
 
 
 * Internal Interfaces: Marketing, Sales, Product teams.
 
 
 * External Interfaces: Market research agencies (as needed).
 
 
 Other Tasks
 
 
 * Perform additional duties as assigned: Contribute to other marketing initiatives and projects as needed.
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE
 
 
 * Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
 
 
 * Graduate with 7-8 years of experience or a postgraduate with 5-7 years of experience.
 
 
 * Proven experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies and plans, preferably within the telecommunications industry.
 
 
 * Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and market research.
 
 
 * Excellent understanding of marketing principles, channels, and best practices.
 
 
 * Strong project management and organizational skills.
 
 
 * Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
 
 
 * Ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
 
 
 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 * Proficiency in written and spoken English (mandatory), Arabic is preferred.
 
 
 SKILLS &amp; COMPETENCIES
 
 
 Behavioural Competencies (HR to keep OR Delete as per role requirements)
 
 
 * Open-mindedness
 
 
 * Adaptability
 
 
 * Proactivity
 
 
 * Collaborative Teamwork
 
 
 * Engaging Communication
 
 
 * Leading and developing teams
 
 
 * Holistic Vision
 
 
 * Customer Delight
 
 
 * Creative Thinking
 
 
 Skills
 
 
 * Excellent writing and editing skills, and strong verbal communication skills.
 
 
 * Strong project management skills and an understanding of how to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 * The ability to work cooperatively with individuals across the organization and independently when appropriate.
 
 
 * Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously and demonstrate a sense of urgency, when required.
 
 
 * Must exhibit a curious, positive, team-oriented, enthusiastic approach.
 
 
 * Coordinate with multiple internal clients, such as product marketing, sales, and product management.
 
 
 * Coordinate with outside contractors for corporate collateral and promotional materials.
 
 
 * Ability to leverage a variety of resources and work through others.
 
 
 * The desire to shine in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 * Attention to detail
 
 
 * Collaborative skills
 
 
 * Creative and innovative mindset.
 
 
 * Excellent Presentation skills and good MS Office skills.
 
 
 * Excellent working knowledge of HTML, Word Press, Email Campaign systems, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and new evolving system.
 
 
 * Good knowledge of the media scene and promotional channels.
 
 
 * Independent working style.
 
 
 * Knowledge in Marketing with a focus in Brand Management, Traditional Media, Social Content development and/or reporting, knowledge of Search Engine Marketing (SEM).
 
 
 * Reporting capabilities to analyse competition and trends from the market.
 
 
 * Understanding of online user experience, digital best practice and search.
 
 
 Profile description:
 
 
 Manager - Marketing Strategy &amp; Planning
 
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Manager - Marketing Strategy & Planning

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