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 *

Accelerate your career as a Product Manager, driving strategy and lifecycle management across a hardware portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate, optimize solutions, and ensure delivery...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies that drive growth, enhance positioning, and enable cross-functional collaboration. Leverage AI to optimize messaging and ensure impactful launc...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions in healthcare, tackling ambiguous challenges directly. Collaborate with top experts, shipping impactful products at speed while taking full ownership of your work and d...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by building innovative features from concept to launch. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and drive product operations, ensuring seamless deliver...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of retail product lines by leading strategic initiatives, driving profitability, and collaborating across functions to optimize product assortment and pricing. Manage P&L, support new...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $150K *

Analyze and optimize customer journeys from signup to paid conversion, leveraging data insights to drive growth strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance product decisions and influence market p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $202K *

Drive product operations excellence by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing AI integration, and optimizing UX design to ensure a seamless product development lifecycle that empowers rapid, high-q...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $155K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic mechanical design team in developing innovative material handling solutions. Drive technical excellence and ensure compliance while managing projects from conc...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a cutting-edge team to drive integration across AI/ML and life sciences, owning product roadmaps, enhancing collaboration, and striving for efficiency in drug discovery through innovation and str...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the market strategy for analytics and MLOps, enhancing product positioning, enabling competitive insights, and crafting engaging launch materials to support major enterpri...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate digital experiences by guiding site operations and enhancing user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative features and optimize performance metrics, driving...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Empower the future of product marketing by shaping category narratives, leading innovative launch strategies, and collaborating with teams to establish impactful market messaging for cutting-edge scie...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic product initiatives in advanced surgical technologies, driving development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance orthopedic outcomes and proc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive product strategy and execution in a dynamic B2B software environment. Collaborate with engineers and designers to simplify complex workflows, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user onboarding and product adoption through deep analysis of customer journeys and designing impactful experiences that drive growth in a B2B SaaS environment...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of payroll and integrations by leading product vision and strategy across Canada and the US. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving impactful...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the payroll and integrations product vision, driving initiatives across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while enhancing customer ex...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform payroll and integrations by leading product vision across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving innovative solutions that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $165K *

Lead end-to-end product delivery for complex AI engagements, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Utilize deep AI expertise to define roadmaps, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensu...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Oversee and manage AI data operations programs, ensuring high-quality data for model training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and implement scalable solutions that align...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $180K *

Execute complex, cross-functional projects that align with strategic objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and successful outcomes while driv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Salesforce solutions, driving process improvements and operational excellence. Contribute hands-on to configuration, data management, and user adopti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate client relationships and drive revenue growth by developing strategic sales initiatives, negotiating with retail partners, and leveraging market insights to expand market presence and achieve...

Pleasanton, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex tech and business initiatives. Lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality require...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $285K *

Shape the future of competitive strategy in AI and agentic software development. Drive market differentiation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and establish a compelling narrative that enhanc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.