Product Development Manager Jobs

Explore Product Development Manager jobs on Ladders, a career platform for vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Product Development Managers guide products from early research and concept development through design, launch, and ongoing improvement. Browse roles across industries and find opportunities that align with your leadership experience, product expertise, and career goals.

What Does a Product Development Manager Do?

Product Development Managers coordinate cross-functional teams to turn customer needs and business objectives into successful products. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include researching markets, shaping product requirements, managing development roadmaps, overseeing budgets and timelines, mitigating risks, and collaborating with engineering, design, marketing, operations, and sales. They also monitor product performance and use customer feedback and business data to guide improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek candidates with experience in product development, project or program management, and cross-functional leadership. Valuable skills include strategic planning, market and customer research, communication, prioritization, budgeting, and risk management. Familiarity with relevant development processes, analytics, and industry-specific standards can also help. Requirements vary by role, company, and sector.

Product Development Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies based on industry, location, company size, scope of responsibility, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore Product Development Manager opportunities at this compensation level. Experienced professionals may advance to senior product leadership, portfolio management, or broader business leadership roles.

Find Product Development Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search current Product Development Manager openings and compare roles by responsibilities, industry, and location. Create a focused search around your strengths and preferred work environment, then review each listing for compensation details and qualifications. Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted opportunities designed for six-figure careers.

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$141K - $268K *

Lead the charge in creating a trusted enterprise baseline across 5,000+ applications and technology components, driving risk-based actions through AI-enabled workflows to enhance visibility, reduce ri...

Dearborn, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $130K *

Drive impactful pavement projects by managing planning, execution, and delivery across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance asset performance, ensure compliance, and deliver c...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead software developers to drive technical direction, enhance team performance, and deliver reliable software that meets business goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize, remove barriers...

Alberta, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

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Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$126K - $173K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex enterprise software projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance implementation methodologies and drive project su...

Florida, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $161K *

Lead digital strategy and execution across B2C and B2B divisions, driving engagement and conversion. Oversee the digital ecosystem, ensuring alignment with marketing strategies and business growth obj...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $225K *

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...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$111K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining sales tools in HVAC. Drive strategy and execution for a next-gen sales portal, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and meet business goal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $126K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing product development and production. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in delivering customer-focused assortments across va...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategy and product leadership for Feed ERP solutions, ensuring alignment between teams to optimize market growth and revenue. Leverage industry expertise to enhance product offerings and custo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $199K *

Empower innovation in ad formats by leading cross-functional teams to create engaging user experiences. Drive growth for new advertisers while managing strategic partnerships and executing impactful p...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $174K *

Drive innovation in ad formats by managing cross-functional teams and partnerships. Shape user experiences that engage new advertisers and enhance revenue streams, while executing strategic initiative...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$96K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy and driving growth in the Merchant Acquiring Payments sector. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance product offerings and delive...

Cleveland, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $173K *

Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality software delivery. Lead and mentor a team of engineers while optimizing processes and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $149K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex product development projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence from initiation to delivery in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of SaaS engagements. Foster strong client relationships while managing scope, timelines, and budgets to meet...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $178K *

Lead the charge in developing B2B customer solutions, driving product strategy and execution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance offerings, ensuring operational excellence and measu...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic product planning and market intelligence to enhance physician engagement. Own product development and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver innovative sol...

Newark, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading product innovation in clinical genomics. Shape tools for case management and data workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality while collaborating with lab directors and engi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Product Development Manager do?question toggle

    A Product Development Manager leads the process of creating and improving products, coordinating teams and managing work from research and planning through development, launch, and evaluation.

  • What qualifications are common for Product Development Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value product or project management experience, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, customer research, communication, and relevant industry knowledge.

  • How much do Product Development Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on experience, location, industry, and the scope of the role. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Product Development Manager opportunities.

  • Where can I find Product Development Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Product Development Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.

  • What career paths can follow a Product Development Manager role?question toggle

    With experience, Product Development Managers may move into senior product management, product portfolio leadership, or broader executive and business leadership positions.