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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$225K - $285K *

Lead the implementation of global PLM/PDM systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance supply chain processes and support a Tier 1 ERP buildout, ensuring scalability and efficiency across inte...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives. Transform complex requirements into actionable plans while ensuring alignment across stakeholders and enhan...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $158K *

Join a team that's leading complex projects with enterprise-wide impact. Influence decision-making, drive alignment across functions, and enhance project management practices while delivering meaningf...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$121K - $142K *

Elevate automation in software engineering by building AI-driven tools and systems. Collaborate with a focused team to enhance reliability and speed in package and image management, shaping the future...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth by leading product marketing strategies that bridge development and customer needs. Drive market success through compelling narratives, deep market insights, and impactful go-to-mark...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build and grow channel partnerships, driving revenue through strategic alliances with cloud providers. Leverage your expertise to recruit, enable, and activate partners while co...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming core insurance technology platforms, overseeing a large team while ensuring operational excellence and driving modernization from legacy systems to Guidewire solutions...

Blue Bell, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $286K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading product strategies that enhance discovery and personalization in eCommerce. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that streamline shopping whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful go-to-market strategies for Global Systems Integrators. Leverage your product marketing expertise to create valuable enablement resources that empower partners and enhance Cyera's data...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion strategic customer relationships and enhance value for assigned dealership accounts by executing tailored Customer Value Plans, fostering executive engagement, and conducting data-driven valu...

Iowa, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive software engineering initiatives by leading teams to deliver innovative digital solutions. Define technology strategy, oversee development processes, and foster a culture of excellence and colla...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $260K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of a comprehensive learning ecosystem for Assurance teams, fostering high-performance and collaboration across the organization to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $216K *

Champion strategic content partnerships and drive digital initiatives by optimizing performance, enhancing customer engagement, and ensuring operational excellence across the content ecosystem. Lead r...

Irvine, CARemote

Today

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform product capabilities by leading strategy and execution for shared workflows, ensuring seamless integration and user experience across platforms. Drive measurable outcomes through customer in...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Transform healthcare by leading the development of scalable clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline onboarding processes while ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to shape corporate strategy by translating insights into actionable recommendations that drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and influence decisi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the vision and strategy for content development, ensuring quality and usability. Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities, streamline processes, and enhance the user experience across co...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $177K *

Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product vision and strategy for our innovative Autonomous and Continuous pentesting platform, driving impactful solutions that enhance security...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with top-tier partners to define and execute innovative co-marketing strategies that amplify AI-driven growth. Oversee the entire partner marketing roadmap, ensuring measurable impact on pipeli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise product design by leading user-centric AI solutions, ensuring intuitive interfaces for complex workflows. Collaborate across teams to elevate design standards and enhance user tru...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and shape the Enterprise narrative, empowering sales and marketing teams with strategic insights and compelling content. Engage complex stakeholders to drive growth and alignment across all custo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee complex client implementations by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope, while driving alignment and managing risks to enhance the client onb...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing a fast-growing credit card portfolio, driving customer acquisition, engagement, and rewards economics while collaborating with partners and engineering teams to enhance p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.