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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$125K - $150K *

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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate your career by building agile marketing systems that leverage AI and data. Own the demand generation engine, connecting audience insights and multi-channel campaigns to drive measurable growt...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $126K *

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4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $235K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $215K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$280K - $300K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $197K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $166K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$132K - $264K *

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Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

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

$106K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $290K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $170K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$500K+*

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.