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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$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder communication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data center initiatives and support IT migrations w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving growth strategies in the food and nutrition sector. Collaborate with suppliers and sales teams to optimize product portfolios, enhance profitability, and lead market initia...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the Food & Nutrition sector. Lead product strategies, build supplier relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market growth and profitabili...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming product development by translating insights into actionable requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive agile delivery and enhance user experiences across our...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of global product development, leading complex engineering projects from concept to commercialization while ensuring timely delivery and quality across cross-funct...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive product performance and strategy by analyzing market trends and member feedback. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize vendor partnerships and enhance user experiences, ensuring alignment w...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Analyze production strategies and manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and lead times while ensuring quality standards are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive timely executi...

2 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Empower customer-focused solutions by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate closely with product management to understand user needs, build impactful software, and drive meaningful outcom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the product development process by managing multiple programs, ensuring timely commercialization and adherence to quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to dri...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $169K *

Transform the digital economy by leading product development for identity solutions. Drive strategy, manage product lifecycles, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solution...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $157K *

Drive the evolution of customer data strategy by leading the Adobe Experience Platform initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to unify customer profiles, enhance engagement, and establish governa...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to drive growth in the Industrial Manufacturing and Data Center markets by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and executing strategic sales plans that enhance our produ...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-speed connector technology. As a Product Development Engineer, you'll collaborate across disciplines to design innovative solutions that meet evolving ind...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead logistics application development, bridging business needs with technology solutions. Drive optimization and ensure application stability while managing cross-functional te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Grow your expertise in product analytics to shape strategies in commercial lines, collaborating with underwriting and engineering to refine coverage and optimize performance while driving product disc...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative sensory and analytical research, driving data-driven insights to enhance pet nutrition products through expert team leadership and advanced methodologies that...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Elevate product visibility by executing high-impact marketing campaigns, driving product launches, and crafting compelling messaging that resonates with target audiences. Collaborate cross-functionall...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming ideas into impactful products, owning the entire process from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with engineering and customers to deliver innovative solutions in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform product strategy and performance by managing lifecycles, identifying growth opportunities, and collaborating across teams to enhance market position and profitability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative product strategies that enhance marketplace efficiency and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into scalable technology solutio...

3 weeks ago

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

$68K - $100K *

Shape the future of product development by supporting project execution and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal for early-career professionals eager to build skills in managing new initiatives and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving product launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule goals are met while enhancing customer experience and operational efficie...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing product lines, supplier relationships, and pricing strategies while ensuring customer satisfaction and internal collaboration. Drive continuous improvement and training ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement strategic product initiatives for motorcycle and powersports categories, from concept through launch and performance analysis, ensuring alignment with mark...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.