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.
$113K - $188K *
Unlock potential by leading product strategy and management for diverse lines, ensuring customer needs drive innovation while aligning with corporate goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
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Sr. Manager, Sales Strategy and Operations - Omni + OBT
$142K - $197K *
Drive strategic improvements and operational efficiency in Partnerships by establishing frameworks, integrating AI solutions, and optimizing team performance, all while collaborating with cross-functi...
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$115K - $130K *
Transform the contracting process by managing the lifecycle of agreements, ensuring efficient execution while balancing risk and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business...
3 weeks ago
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading VDC initiatives to optimize project delivery, enhance collaboration, and improve performance. Mentor teams and drive innovative construction technology practices in co...
Reposted 5 days ago
$134K - $223K *
Lead digital web projects, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across the GSK.com platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, mitigate cybersecurity risks, an...
2 days ago
Principal Product Marketing Manager (AI Gateway)
$145K - $175K *
Elevate your career by leading product marketing for AI governance solutions. Drive impactful narratives, engage with analysts, and create high-quality content to enhance visibility and credibility in...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $170K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...
1 week ago
$102K - $170K *
Unlock innovative data solutions by leading integration strategies and architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data and AI solutions while driving...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of product strategy by leading a high-performing team, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment across operations and technology to deliver exceptional customer value and measurable...
2 weeks ago
Director, Marketing Operations
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in optimizing marketing operations to drive developer adoption, pipeline growth, and revenue. Oversee systems, processes, and insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...
2 weeks ago
Head of Technology Portfolio & Program Management
$198K - $330K *
Lead a dynamic team to shape technology portfolio management, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery excellence across product and engineering initiatives while fostering collaboration and accounta...
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$93K - $126K *
Elevate your career by supporting diverse system studies in renewable energy projects. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, delivering technical expertise and leveraging advanced tools to ensure safe...
3 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading client relationships and driving revenue growth for consumer product brands in the D2C ecommerce space. Utilize your expertise to coach teams, innovate strategies, and o...
Reposted 2 days ago
Principal Product Manager - AI Solutions
$189K - $246K *
Pioneer AI-driven product capabilities by translating complex challenges into actionable solutions that enhance user trust and drive measurable outcomes through collaboration across diverse teams...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower innovation as you design cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies. Join a dynamic team to architect high-speed interconnect solutions, tackling challenges in advanced node technologies a...
5 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform high-speed interconnect technology by architecting and designing advanced PLLs for next-gen optical transceivers and ADC/DAC systems, leveraging your expertise in analog/mixed-signal design...
5 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and design cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies, focusing on high-speed interconnects and optical transceivers. Drive innovation in analog/mixed-signal desig...
5 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower your career by designing cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate high-speed interconnect solutions, driving advancements in optical transcei...
5 days ago
Product Operations Lead, Fleet Management
$86K - $166K *
Shape the future of fleet management by providing exceptional support and insights to commercial customers. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance product usage and drive customer satisfaction while...
6 days ago
Staff Product Manager, Enterprise Deployment Solutions | Canada | Remote
$211K - $253K *
Drive the vision and strategy for enterprise deployment solutions, owning product roadmaps and competitive positioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt offerings for compliance and co...
1 week ago
Staff Engineer - Product Development (Contact Systems)
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovative product development in power connectors and cable assemblies. Lead cross-functional teams, drive technical excellence, and mentor engineering talent to deliver high-quality, cost-e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, AI Products & Commercialization| US: Remote
$150K - $159K *
Drive the transformation of AI agent capabilities into scalable, revenue-generating products. Collaborate across teams to define strategies, evaluate opportunities, and lead product commercialization...
4 days ago
Customer Marketing Manager (Remote Canada)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by driving customer marketing strategies that enhance retention, advocacy, and revenue growth. Collaborate with teams to create impactful campaigns and leverage customer insights for...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager- Core HR
$130K - $191K *
Lead product strategy and execution by driving cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Own the product lifecycle, prioritize impactful features, and leverage customer insights to ali...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex renewable energy projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project success from development through...
2 days ago
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.