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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$130K - $155K *

Drive technical excellence by leading full-stack architecture, mentoring engineers, and shaping scalable systems that support our rapid growth while delivering resilient applications for customers and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K *

Inspire a data-driven customer support team, overseeing daily operations, coaching agents, and driving performance metrics to enhance service quality and team development in a transformative support e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $290K *

Create a groundbreaking consumer loyalty program that enhances user engagement and retention. Drive the vision, launch rewards, and collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless experience that positi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building high-throughput systems as you manage a team of engineers. Drive technical excellence and team growth while collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Accelerate client success by leading account management, ensuring high-quality delivery, and fostering strong relationships. Oversee junior team members while translating insights into actionable stra...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Champion strategic growth by leading M&A initiatives, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful transactions and enhance corporate capabilities...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Create transformative operational excellence initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency across the organization while mentoring cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous i...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and execution for a key applications portfolio, driving innovation and growth through AI integration while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic hea...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $115K *

Champion market growth by translating strategies into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance execution, streamline processes, and drive pipeline success in a dynamic, rem...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $152K *

Shape the future of data delivery by managing cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution and governance of data and model projects while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $143K *

Drive global payroll transformation projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy while coordinating with stakeholders across multiple countries. Lead implementations, manage risks, and support operation...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $124K *

Lead the charge in transforming risk management and compliance through innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable enterprise applications that enhan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $327K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for a cutting-edge data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that simplifies complex technology, driv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional software initiatives and shaping program delivery for high-impact Auto Retail projects. Collaborate closely with teams and harness your technical expertise...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Elevate transformation efforts by guiding a strategic portfolio in AI-native engineering. Drive operational excellence and innovation across programs, ensuring delivery success and client satisfaction...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead a strategic portfolio within a large-scale transformation, ensuring delivery excellence across multiple programs and managed services while driving innovation through AI-native practices and oper...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by driving market intelligence and product strategy for RUO oncology and transplant products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and ensure s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining payment solutions! Drive strategic product management, leading innovative card offerings and fostering high-performing teams while shaping market-leading strategies and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower enterprise clients by delivering strategic insights and solutions that enhance hiring processes. Drive growth through relationship management and data analysis, ensuring clients achieve measur...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping Spotify’s data catalogue strategy to empower data users. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and data experts to enhance data discoverability and trust while addressing c...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $183K *

Champion product excellence across the Prior Authorization Retrospective portfolio, driving the roadmap and ensuring alignment with customer needs. Collaborate with technical leaders to deliver impact...

Minnesota, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Lead efforts to monitor and mitigate fraud risks in credit card processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud detection strategies and ensure a seamless customer experience whil...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on federal product marketing, driving value creation through Zero Trust strategies. Engage with government agencies to craft compelling messaging, support RFP processes, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic Managed Services Engineering team to enhance cloud operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement while driving team development and operation...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $190K *

Elevate the AI ecosystem by driving the adoption of innovative tools and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful developer experiences, technical content, and prototypes...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.