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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$110K - $130K *

Optimize program delivery by leading complex projects from proposal to execution. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage budgets, and ensure customer commitments are met while mentoring junior p...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $151K *

Shape the future of power grid automation by leading go-to-market strategies, translating technical solutions into customer value, and driving growth across utility and commercial segments through cro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $170K *

Lead the development of predictive models integrating advanced ML techniques to drive strategic decision-making across credit risk, collections, and business operations while mentoring data scientists...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $339K *

Transform programmatic advertising by defining and scaling innovative products, collaborating across teams to enhance advertiser experiences while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$131K - $150K *

Lead strategic product marketing initiatives by shaping messaging and positioning to drive market impact, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate cross-functionally with sales and brand teams for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as you drive revenue growth and partner development in a dynamic sales environment. Take ownership of customer relationships and operational execution while managing external sal...

Fairport, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $190K *

Shape the future of customer projects by leading strategic SaaS implementations, ensuring exceptional execution and stakeholder engagement. As a key player, you'll drive project success through proact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead impactful product marketing initiatives across a fast-scaling health platform. You will shape messaging, execute go-to-market strategies, and drive cross-functional alignment to enhance member en...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Elevate the Invoicing experience by managing product roadmaps, enhancing features, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth while maintaining simplic...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $237K *

Champion the growth of our AI-driven Savings product by leading strategy, ideation, and execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial health solutions that significantly impact user retenti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Champion the development of high-trust engineering teams while managing intake, capacity planning, and operational excellence. Drive delivery and foster collaboration across functions to meet evolving...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion dealer partnerships by promoting lending programs, ensuring satisfaction, and driving growth through effective relationship management and strategic training initiatives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower an engineering team to enhance the software development lifecycle. Lead initiatives in developer experience, cloud services, and operational reliability, driving collaboration and innovation w...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Champion user engagement by defining lifecycle journeys, optimizing HubSpot workflows, and driving retention strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and measure success throug...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving strategic project execution and mentoring talent. Leverage advanced data analytics to build impactful dashboards and navigate stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$66K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise software implementations, guiding clients from discovery to deployment. Leverage your consulting expertise and technical skills to drive project success and enha...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $111K *

Innovate with us to drive product-led sales in the higher education sector, empowering universities by promoting research analytics solutions. Collaborate with teams to achieve substantial growth and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Manage multiple digital programs, ensuring exceptional delivery and operational efficiency. Collaborate with client services and channel teams to achieve goals while thriving in a fast-paced environme...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock strategic leadership in affordable housing development, guiding a team to identify and execute multifamily projects. Drive growth by managing the development pipeline and ensuring alignment wit...

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Today

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

$208K - $416K *

Drive the vision and strategy for Seller Risk, leading product innovation to enhance trust and reduce friction in the marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI-powered platforms...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of healthcare by bridging business and technical teams. Leverage your expertise to develop scalable solutions, drive product delivery, and enhance customer value through data-driv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Manage project planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise learning by driving product strategy and performance for key offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning, optimize pricing, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative financial solutions. As a software engineer, collaborate with diverse teams to build reliable applications that transform customer experiences and streamlin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.