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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$91K - $113K *

Advance your career by driving project efficiency and collaboration within a dynamic design team. Leverage your expertise to manage schedules, resources, and communications, ensuring successful produc...

1 week ago

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

$138K - $165K *

Lead the development of innovative real-time neural monitoring solutions. Collaborate with clinicians and engineers to translate needs into actionable product features, ensuring alignment with regulat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join us to drive user experience and growth for our web app, enhancing customer interactions from onboarding to order tracking. Collaborate with researchers and engineering teams to create a seamless...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to solve critical baseball decision-making challenges through innovative product solutions and data-driven insights...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $115K *

Lead strategic payment modernization initiatives by managing product backlogs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale Open Banking and Payments solutions aligned with...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform product strategies by leading the launch and lifecycle management of innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify market opportunities and enhance user efficiency through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing AI development through simulation products. This role blends product management with hands-on customer engagement, driving strategy and roadmap for advanced technolo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading product strategy and execution in AI-driven simulation and autonomy. Collaborate with customers and technical teams to transform complex needs into impactful product so...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving new product development from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance speed-to-market and ensure successful execution of product initiatives while adheri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead product initiatives from strategy to launch, enhancing user experience and driving measurable impact through collaboration with engineering, design, and customer teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading product line operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving cost-saving initiatives while fostering team collaboration and ensuring quality standards are me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation and excellence in project management. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with global partners to...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$124K - $280K *

Lead the charge in transforming AI product development for pharma, driving innovation through an AI-first mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance cl...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Unlock potential by leading AI-driven product development in pharma. As a Senior Manager, you'll guide teams in data analytics, engineering, and testing, fostering innovation and strategic problem-sol...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Elevate product development by leading a full-stack engineering team to create innovative AI-driven solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring quality and scalability while fostering an AI-firs...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Drive innovative AI-powered product development for the pharma sector, leading a full stack engineering team. Champion an AI-first mindset, ensuring quality and efficiency in testing and deployment wh...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Manager, driving AI-powered product development for the pharmaceutical sector. Lead cross-functional teams, implement innovative engineering practices, and shape data-d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $280K *

Champion innovative AI-driven product development in the pharmaceutical sector. Lead a diverse team, driving an AI-first mindset while ensuring quality and performance across complex data and analytic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $210K *

Transform manufacturing processes by owning ML and physics simulations. Drive the path to accurate part development through predictive modeling and user-driven design, maximizing efficiency and minimi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Help us drive the New Product Development process from concept to launch, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and adherence to timelines. This role is key in enhancing speed-to-market and executin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $160K *

Engage with a cross-functional team to drive the PVR application roadmap, collaborating with various stakeholders to align product vision with client needs while ensuring timely delivery and business...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $166K *

Lead the industrialization of electrified propulsion systems, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective program execution while driving quality and technical deliverables th...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $191K *

Play a key role in leading a multi-year R&D program, managing five interdependent projects from development to launch. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and successful execution, drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of fire protection technology by driving product strategy, collaborating cross-functionally, and managing a global portfolio to enhance safety and business resilience in innovative wa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the buyer experience in B2B software. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll lead strategy, drive product delivery, and enhance buyer trust across multiple platforms, ens...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.