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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$249K - $336K *

Lead the charge in transforming research through innovative digital technology and data strategies. Drive scientific excellence by enhancing workflows and data products, ensuring Research teams have t...

South San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming data privacy strategies through innovative product launches. Drive customer adoption and revenue by building impactful marketing programs that enhance product positioni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and delivering complex full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering quality and lead technical initiative...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by originating and managing commercial mortgage and equity investments across Southern California and Las Vegas. Collaborate with a dynamic team to evaluate opportunities and drive st...

Newport Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful marketing initiatives by planning and executing multi-channel campaigns. Collaborate with leadership and partners to enhance customer engagement, retention, and brand visibility in a d...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive business development initiatives within Navy system commands, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Lead capture and proposal teams to achieve strategic objectives while navigating a fast-pac...

Norfolk, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $265K *

Elevate quality standards by architecting a rigorous Quality Management System for medical device launches, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 while driving product excellence across a fa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$298K *

Drive strategic financial planning and forecasting for global subscription services. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making, improve processes, and mentor junior staff, ensuring alignment...

San Mateo, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the Small Commercial pricing landscape by owning the product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance customer value and drive busi...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the billing and payments experience by leading product development for a high-impact servicing platform, enhancing efficiency and user satisfaction across diverse channels while driving mode...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Optimize in-store merchandising operations by leading regional teams, driving sales growth, and ensuring alignment with retailer goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions wh...

St. Paul, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading in-store merchandising operations and driving impactful Shelf Services programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize retail space, enhance sales growth, and manag...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $160K *

Drive impactful product marketing initiatives by owning positioning, go-to-market strategies, and content creation. Collaborate across teams to enhance brand narrative and execute successful product l...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at a forward-thinking company by leading a dynamic engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering innovative product features and driving technical growth. Co...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$235K - $265K *

Transform data engineering by leading the design and build of a state-of-the-art platform powering analytics and ML. Collaborate across teams to create efficient, scalable systems that support million...

El Segundo, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$169K - $188K *

Drive innovative product strategies that enhance the customer experience in e-commerce. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize the shopping journey, balancing immediate tactics with long-term visi...

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3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving growth in enterprise sales for cloud-based HR solutions. Collaborate with internal partners to exceed revenue goals while fostering strong client relationships...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by integrating virtual design and construction processes into projects, enhancing workflows, and improving efficiency across teams. Lead technology adoption and create comprehensive B...

Fond Du Lac, WIRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $160K *

Shape the future of connectivity by leading strategic product initiatives that enhance integration capabilities across EDI, APIs, and RPA. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline partner...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $175K *

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California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Elevate the quality assurance process by managing UAT, bug triage, and CI/CD systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and proactive quality management throughout th...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform global marketing strategies for the Dairy segment, driving growth through demand generation, compelling messaging, and commercial alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute effecti...

Oakdale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 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.