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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$120K - $150K *

Empower a cross-functional team by owning the end-to-end design experience for a key product area, enhancing communication for families and educators while mentoring fellow designers and leveraging AI...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$91K - $141K *

Join a dedicated team transforming legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures. Utilize your software development skills in a collaborative environment focused on application modernization...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Tackle complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution from strategy to launch, and ensuring alignment across global engineering and product leaders for impactful outco...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by driving continuous improvement initiatives across global operations. Lead and mentor teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while managing large-scale projects and foster...

Hamilton, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance and quality for electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $126K *

Advance your career by managing cross-functional projects to achieve strategic objectives. Oversee the full project life cycle, ensuring quality deliverables and effective communication with stakehold...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform market strategies by leading growth initiatives in North America's Plastic Film, Pulp, Paper & Printing, and Glass sectors. Drive profitability through customer relationships, market intelli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $143K *

Take ownership of software development for manufacturing applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality APIs and web solutions. Contribute to Ford's mobility and elect...

Downers Grove, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $254K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring project deliverables meet quality, time, and cost expectations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the strategy and delivery of complex, high-impact products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align investments with business objectives. Drive customer-centric innovation while mentor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $334K *

Lead the charge in product management for advanced enterprise search AI, shaping user experiences that are intuitive and personalized. Drive innovation, manage a growing team, and ensure strategic ali...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of our enterprise AI platform by leading a cross-functional team of engineers. You will drive talent development, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of high performan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative demand generation strategies that drive pipeline growth and market engagement. Collaborate across departments to optimize campaigns and mentor teams, ensuring al...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $200K *

Transform partner success by leading a high-performing team of Channel Managers. Drive growth through innovative strategies, coaching, and collaboration across Microsoft’s ecosystem to achieve measura...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of a data catalog for AI consumption, ensuring quality and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard domains, manage readiness assessments, and drive align...

Utah, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $264K *

Optimize platform engineering by delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions and AI/ML frameworks. Lead cross-functional teams through the software development lifecycle, ensuring high availability an...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 days ago

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

$159K - $227K *

Drive global transfer pricing strategies, implementing policies and insights that align with business goals and compliance requirements, while enhancing operational efficiencies and stakeholder collab...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $225K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$168K - $177K *

Empower advertisers by leading high-impact projects that enhance campaign management, optimize platform health, and drive revenue growth through innovative backend services and APIs. Collaborate acros...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining technology program management by leading large-scale initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage key deliverables, and mentor others to deliver innovative t...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Drive impactful technology solutions by leading complex programs across teams. Oversee execution, manage risks, and foster continuous improvement to enhance operational excellence and deliver on strat...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Elevate large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing dependencies, and driving delivery. Leverage technical expertise and stakeholder engagement to implement scalable solutions and opti...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Deliver impactful, large-scale technology programs by leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and optimizing resources. Drive strategic execution and enhance operational excellence while mento...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.