Product Design Managers guide the people and processes behind intuitive, useful digital products. They connect customer needs, business goals, and design craft—helping teams turn research and ideas into experiences that are clear, accessible, and effective. Explore vetted Product Design Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Responsibilities often include leading and mentoring product designers, setting design direction, partnering with product and engineering leaders, and advocating for user-centered decisions. Managers may oversee discovery research, interaction and visual design, prototyping, usability testing, and design systems. The scope varies by organization, product, and team structure.
Employers commonly look for experience in product or UX design, a strong portfolio, and the ability to guide design work from early exploration through launch. Communication, coaching, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration are important. Some roles also value expertise in accessibility, research methods, design systems, analytics, or a particular industry.
Product Design Managers work across technology companies and other organizations building digital products. Opportunities may include managing a focused product team, leading designers across multiple product areas, or progressing into senior design leadership. Team size, reporting structure, and required experience differ across employers.
Search Ladders for vetted Product Design Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by company, location, and responsibilities, then focus your search on opportunities that match your experience and leadership goals.
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Empower our provider team's mission by designing innovative tools for therapists. You'll create streamlined solutions that enhance patient care, drive efficiency, and leverage technology while collabo...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management support, ensuring timely implementation of technical programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success a...
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$110K - $175K *
Elevate your career by managing innovative IT projects, leading Agile teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system solutions. Drive client satisfaction through effective project delive...
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative technology solutions by managing Agile projects, guiding teams through the full development lifecycle, and ensuring high client satisfaction through effective...
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Senior AI Product Manager (Context Engineering)
$125K - $154K *
Shape the future of AI by owning the enterprise context layer that empowers global AI agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, governed, and timely context for enhanced oper...
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Manager of Strategy & Corporate Development
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Champion strategic growth by leading analyses that drive international expansion and acquisitions. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape decisions and deploy AI agents for enhanced efficiency in a...
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Join a dynamic team as a Product Engineer, driving innovative designs and technical solutions for mass production. Collaborate across departments to ensure product excellence and mentor junior enginee...
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Senior Manager, Technical Program Management
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...
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Senior Product Management Operations Manager
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Champion data-driven decision-making by establishing a unified product metrics framework. Collaborate across teams to enhance product health insights, streamline reporting, and drive strategic initiat...
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$100K - $110K *
Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies for two dynamic markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer adoption, competitive positioning, and revenue growth while e...
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Product Management Senior Advisor
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Champion the development of innovative tools for customer service teams, enhancing agent efficiency and service quality. Collaborate across departments to drive product strategy, leveraging data and u...
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Grow your career with a leading specialty contractor managing complex heavy civil projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving project succ...
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Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...
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Contribute to the evolution of data-driven healthcare products, shaping strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions that enhance clinical outcomes a...
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Senior Program Manager/Engineering Manager
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Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...
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Product Manager - Data Platform
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Lead the charge in shaping Spotify’s data catalogue strategy to empower data users. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and data experts to enhance data discoverability and trust while addressing c...
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Elevate product design by leading innovative initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping user experiences from concept to delivery. Drive design excellence and foster a culture of feedbac...
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Transform complex product concepts into intuitive user experiences across various platforms. Collaborate in a high-ownership role, focusing on enterprise design that meets diverse user needs while ens...
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Transform complex cybersecurity narratives into engaging content that captivates audiences across various formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand storytelling and drive conve...
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Elevate the engineering department by driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring production quality. Lead hands-on development while fostering innovation in AI-driven systems to enhance operationa...
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Start-Up Operations Manager, DTC Launch
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What does a Product Design Manager do?
A Product Design Manager leads and develops product designers, shapes design direction, and collaborates with product, engineering, and other teams to create useful digital experiences. Responsibilities vary by company and role.
What qualifications are common for Product Design Manager jobs?
Many positions seek product or UX design experience, a portfolio demonstrating design work, and a record of collaboration or leadership. Employers may also value coaching ability and skills in research, prototyping, accessibility, or design systems.
How much do Product Design Managers earn?
Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore roles in that salary range.
Where can I find Product Design Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore Product Design Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.