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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$160K - $175K *

Drive strategic product oversight and client relationships for diverse accounts. Lead teams in product strategy, delivery, and growth to ensure alignment with client needs and business outcomes, foste...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $181K *

Transform product strategy and development by leading initiatives that enhance client experiences and drive portfolio performance. Collaborate with senior leaders to innovate and ensure compliance whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $260K *

Drive strategic partnerships and product enhancements by leading cross-functional initiatives that integrate partner capabilities, build relationships, and foster innovative solutions in a dynamic, hi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by acquiring and managing automotive accounts, enhancing F&I product sales, and delivering impactful training. Collaborate with dealership management to optimize performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to business growth by acquiring and managing automotive dealership accounts, driving sales performance and enhancing overall operations through effective training and strategic improvements...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in acquiring and growing automotive dealership accounts, enhancing F&I product sales, and implementing operational policies. Bring your sales acumen and dealership expertise to this dy...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping portfolio-level product strategy for P&C insurance technology. Collaborate across multiple product lines to drive data-driven investment decisions and enhance overall portfo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage with automotive dealerships to drive account acquisition, enhance F&I product sales, and implement effective policies. Leverage your expertise in dealership operations to optimize performance a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Champion product development by leading R&D projects from concept to launch, ensuring timely execution and alignment with customer needs through cross-functional collaboration and effective project ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$152K - $192K *

Lead the charge in footwear development from concept to commercialization, guiding a team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver sustainable, high-quality products that meet custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$141K - $269K *

Shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing by leading cross-functional teams to enhance yield and performance. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver innovative silicon solution...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$141K - $269K *

Lead cross-functional teams to enhance silicon manufacturing solutions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Intel PDK specifications while driving yield improvements and technology integ...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving new business growth across North America by identifying and securing opportunities with automotive distributors, resellers, and enterprise customers, while fostering long-te...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving new business growth in the North American automotive market. Engage with senior decision-makers, build strategic partnerships, and promote innovative data solutions to secu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Drive your career with this pivotal Product Manager role, where you'll bridge business needs and technology in a large-scale retail environment. Enhance product outcomes through strategic partnerships...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $110K *

Deliver results by coordinating manufacturing programs ensuring compliance with customer requirements, cultivating continuous improvement, and achieving targets for cost, quality, and schedule while c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $110K *

Optimize production processes to meet schedule and financial targets, ensuring compliance with customer requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Shape innovative product solutions by leveraging AI tools and customer insights. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to drive product development from ideation to launch, ensuring metrics an...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead strategic customer engagement initiatives to drive product adoption and roadmap development for a private cloud product, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience a...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by driving product adoption and strategy in a dynamic cloud platform environment. Leverage your extensive experience to collaborate across teams and deliver imp...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $165K *

Shape the future of product marketing by connecting product velocity to commercial impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement, retention, and adoption, driving succ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $280K *

Drive innovation by building scalable solutions for clients, shaping product strategy, and collaborating across teams. Leverage AI to enhance user experiences and establish foundational processes in a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $280K *

Champion innovation by leading the development of impactful products from concept to scale. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to shape foundational strategies in cutting-edge AI solu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $280K *

Shape the future of financial solutions by driving innovative products from concept to launch. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to establish cutting-edge strategies in AI, impacting...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $280K *

Drive innovation as you build scalable solutions for diverse clients, shaping foundational strategies in product and business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redefine user experiences and...

Reposted 6 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.