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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$80K - $95K *

Champion automotive engineering projects by leading product development activities, translating customer needs into specifications, and ensuring successful project execution while collaborating with a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Transform culinary trends into innovative food products by leading research and development efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality prototypes and solutions for food ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Develop innovative data solutions by driving product strategy, overseeing execution, and collaborating across teams to enhance Capital Markets offerings for OTC derivatives and broking activities...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Grow your career with a strategic role driving innovation in Mobility & Storage. Lead product development from concept to launch, collaborating across teams to create culturally relevant solutions tha...

Today

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

$168K - $322K *

Shape the future of datacenter products by leading cross-functional teams, developing strategies, and driving execution from concept to mass production, ensuring excellence in performance and quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy and innovation across complex omnichannel personalization initiatives. Drive product success through collaboration, data-driven decisions, and a focus on u...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through effective project management. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet customer needs, timelines, and budgets while c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $172K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by managing product roadmaps, driving governance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise cloud solutions and ensure alignment with str...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $190K *

Drive member activation by leading a cross-functional team to optimize outreach, incentives, and messaging strategies. Own the activation roadmap and funnel metrics to enhance engagement and ensure sc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project management by leading cross-functional teams to drive successful commercialization initiatives, enhance processes, and develop talent, ensuring alignment with business goal...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for supply chain orchestration. Drive technical decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring measu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of design verification by leading product strategy and marketing initiatives for cutting-edge debug platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer engagement and elevate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Lead complex engineering projects, collaborating across teams to drive product development and lifecycle management. Utilize your technical expertise to navigate challenges and ensure successful proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Drive product innovation by leading a dynamic team through the full development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals and consumer needs while fostering cross-functional collaboration for...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Drive product strategy and innovation for Valves and Cartridges, aligning offerings with market needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and ensure successful pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and scaling of our connector ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform strategic opportunities into actionable product initiatives that enhance client mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining business identity solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive strategy, development, and performance of our Business Identity Graph, collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by directing product strategy for data-centric solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation. Own the product lifecycle from conception to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product management by integrating diverse datasets into innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and drive new data initiatives from concept t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead cross-functional teams to execute digital asset solutions, aligning strategy with delivery. Drive accountability, manage risks, and foster collaboration to ensure timely, budget-compliant project...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Drive the charge in delivering innovative digital asset solutions by aligning cross-functional teams, managing execution, and ensuring strategic objectives are met. Foster collaboration and accountabi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by driving innovative upstream marketing strategies for orthopedic products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate clinical needs into impactful solutions, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $286K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a cutting-edge Risk and Compliance Decision Platform. Drive product strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and enhance decision-making capabilitie...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Drive the strategy and development of a cutting-edge Risk and Compliance Decision Platform, leading cross-functional teams to enhance risk assessment and decision-making processes across the Marketpla...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $138K *

Lead the development and execution of B2B lifecycle marketing strategies, enhancing broker and customer engagement through targeted programs and data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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.