Partner Marketing Manager

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

The role of a Partner Marketing Manager at Canonical

Canonical is looking for a channel marketing manager who will be responsible for developing our strategic relationships with a set of global partners . Canonical partners with the leading companies in technology across public cloud (Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle…), silicon (ARM, Intel, Qualcomm, Mediatek, Nvidia...

Marketers at Canonical are brand stewards and demand creators.They transform complex open-source technology into messages, stories and strategies that shape the market understanding of our vision.  Some focus on differentiated product and portfolio positioning; others specialize in account-based engagement, partner and alliance messaging, or product-led growth. Whatever their specialization, each marketer works as part of a cross-functional unit, contributing campaigns and insights that help the company learn and grow faster.
We have a bias for action, focus efforts on the most impactful activities and take ownership of our results. We work across long buying cycles, balance storytelling with data, design experiments, track outcomes, and iterate rapidly to find what works.
Marketers at Canonical don’t just promote open source; they amplify it, ensuring our innovations reach the right people, at the right time, with clarity and purpose from developers to decision makers.
This role reports to the Head of Partner Marketing.

Experience in B2B marketing and experience working with strategic corporate partners to develop co-marketing initiatives. 
Strong customer/partner relationship management skills.
Proven analytical skills, able to assess opportunities and make decisions on ROI/advantages of programs & investments.
Willingness to roll up their sleeves.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in enterprise software, SaaS or silicon preferred
Track record of delivering strong results and innovation.
Ability to work and thrive in a self-starter, fast-paced and changing environment
Love for diverse work assignments and the opportunity to try new approaches
Growth mindset - someone who is not afraid to think big and take on risk.