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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$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...

United StatesRemote

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

$145K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at our Operations by leading efficiency initiatives that drive cost savings, enhance service, and improve overall operational excellence. Partner cross-functionally to deliver impa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock insights and drive performance as you analyze data, develop countermeasures, and execute strategies in the field. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance dealer activation and reduce churn, ens...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Product Manager, driving impactful features in Fintech. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging data insights to enhance user exp...

Alberta, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to execute strategies and develop scalable solutions that address complex customer needs, driving organizational growth through...

San Bruno, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Advance product strategy for B2B commerce, leveraging data insights to tackle complex customer needs and drive measurable outcomes in a high-impact, cross-functional role...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of drug discovery services and products, fostering client relationships, and developing strategic business plans to achieve regional targets while ensuring high custo...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team in delivering high-quality Pega projects. Oversee project execution, foster continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business goals while mentoring team member...

Tempe, AZRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovation and lead the transformation of complex systems into scalable, API-first solutions. As an Engineering Manager, you'll foster growth among engineers, ensuring qua...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $185K *

Lead enterprise AI engineering, driving impactful AI applications from concept to governed production. Empower teams with innovative AI solutions while ensuring quality, compliance, and operational ex...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

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...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $202K *

Shape the future of compensation products by owning the development and management of a comprehensive range-setting tool and analytics roadmap that enhances productivity for Compensation Partners and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $140K *

Drive innovative product solutions in pet insurance technology, leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features from concept to launch while enhancing user experiences and addressing mark...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI products by leading strategy, vision, and execution. Drive innovation through collaboration and influence, ensuring exceptional value and responsible practices across diverse bu...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative AI-powered products, shaping strategy and vision while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver exceptional business and customer value through effectiv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.