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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$136K - $160K *

Advance the software delivery process by managing launches and releases, ensuring accuracy and efficiency through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Design workflows and tools t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Champion sales excellence by leading and developing high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and optimizing processes across product lines. Foster a culture of accountability while aligning stra...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $195K *

Transform the future of fitness by defining and leading the product vision for AI Agents. Collaborate across teams to innovate solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth in...

Ontario, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the end-to-end execution of Payouts, ensuring reliable payments and enhancing our infrastructure while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and partners to innovate future solutions...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $152K *

Transform executive support by leading a dynamic team of EAs, enhancing processes, and driving strategic initiatives that align with company goals while fostering a collaborative culture...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $143K *

Inspire product innovation by bridging business needs and Agile teams, driving strategic product direction and delivery of high-value solutions that align with enterprise goals and enhance customer sa...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and team development within Finance Business Services. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

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

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead the deployment of AI-driven ERP solutions, enhancing SAP S/4HANA capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure automation across critic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion client relationships by serving as a strategic partner, driving solution adoption and value realization. Lead account health monitoring, retention efforts, and internal cross-functional colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative technical solutions. As a Senior Solutions & Implementation Manager, you'll engage with C-level executives and lead high-profile projects, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $254K *

Join a team that's redefining financial solutions for restaurants. Lead product innovation in lending, collaborating across departments to enhance our offerings and drive impactful results for restaur...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $242K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic team while architecting scalable systems. Balance hands-on coding with mentorship to drive technical excellence and deliver impactful entert...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Join us to lead engineering teams in developing and modernizing enterprise CRM applications. Drive technical strategy, ensure operational excellence, and build a high-performing team while collaborati...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock strategic growth by managing high-impact sales initiatives while fostering customer relationships and enhancing profitability in the consumer products sector. Collaborate closely with teams and...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $150K *

Drive the technical direction and hands-on leadership of a diverse Business Systems Development team, focusing on Salesforce and integration development to deliver scalable business solutions across o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $185K *

Join us to create user-centered designs that enhance account opening experiences for banks and credit unions, collaborating closely across teams to innovate and uphold a high standard of quality and c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $212K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AI search functionality, empowering legal professionals to seamlessly find documents. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize search relevance, performance, and use...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $210K *

Drive complex enterprise SaaS projects with a focus on alignment, execution, and risk management while engaging with stakeholders across all levels to ensure successful implementations and foster cont...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading retail construction projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic solutions for a premier financial...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$168K - $285K *

Elevate the future of software planning by leading a team that integrates human and AI collaboration. Shape product direction, connect work to business priorities, and drive strategic decisions in a d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $153K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Medicare Advantage offerings across multiple states, driving benefit design, managing partnerships, and ensuring strategic market alignment to deliver high-per...

Long Beach, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $157K *

Discover career advancement by leading and managing capital projects across North America's plant network, ensuring successful execution from planning through comprehensive reporting, while fostering...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving measurable growth through marketing initiatives. Collaborate with leadership and harmonize strategies across paid, organic, and product marketing efforts to achieve a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect scalable provider programs by turning individual relationships into streamlined systems. Oversee the complete lifecycle, maintain compliance, and manage flagship programs while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and product, ensuring strategic publishers successfully integrate and scale the in-app SDK, driving revenue through technical excellence and inno...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.