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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$122K - $212K *

Optimize product strategies and lead high-impact pharmacy programs, balancing patient needs and business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology solutions and enhance patien...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the lifecycle management of payment hardware solutions, ensuring operational readiness and successful deployment. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance, streamline processes, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $151K *

Drive category growth by analyzing data, developing strategies, and advising stakeholders. Collaborate with teams to synthesize insights and create impactful presentations that enhance market share an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $153K *

Shape the future of manufacturing innovation by leading cross-functional teams, driving data-driven processes, and enhancing operational capabilities to support agile decision-making and accelerate pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $130K *

Drive fragrance innovation and product development from concept to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and compliance. Lead projects with independence, managin...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $208K *

Elevate your career by leading complex engineering projects in cell-based therapy. Utilize advanced concepts to drive innovation and ensure compliance in product development, while collaborating with...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving market growth by engaging dealers and customers, unlocking new business opportunities, and collaborating with sales teams to enhance market presence and revenue across diver...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of software development by leading product initiatives that empower enterprises to effectively govern AI tools, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation across their organizati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $208K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative solutions in cell-based therapy production. Lead projects and strategies while ensuring alignment with organizational goals in a collaborative environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$116K - $172K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions in Ground Support Equipment, Data Center Infrastructure, and Robotics. Drive market expansion and build strategic relationships to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion AI innovation by leading product management for cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $166K *

Empower your career by leading dimensional strategies for vehicle fit and function. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovation from concept to engineering, enhan...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the manufacturing team to optimize production processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation while collaborating...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $147K *

Champion integrated safety solutions by driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful outcomes, ensuring quality and alignment in a dynami...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $230K *

Manage a team of engineers to enhance material performance and manufacturability. Drive digital transformation initiatives, support hardware design, and lead process improvements while ensuring compli...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $250K *

Transform the Trust Platform by leading product strategy and execution, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with stakeholders to establish trust in AI systems. Drive innovation...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at our cutting-edge EV production facility by leading supplier selection and management, ensuring quality delivery, and driving cost efficiency through collaboration and strategic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead and manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and success through effective planning, execution, and oversight of methodologies and deliverables while driving team eng...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading impactful SaaS implementations, driving client success and adoption. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, while enh...

3 weeks ago

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

$124K - $186K *

Join us to drive the strategy and success of integrated SaaS solutions across Experience Cloud, leveraging client insights and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful digital experiences a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $168K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of integrated SaaS solutions across Experience Cloud. Drive product strategy, manage cross-functional initiatives, and deliver impactful client experiences throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming innovative concepts into market-ready products. This role involves leading product development, collaborating across teams, and ensuring quality throughout...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Reimagine product development by leading innovative projects from concept to market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and validate high-quality products that meet customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower the development of innovative banking solutions by driving product strategy, collaborating across teams, and delivering scalable capabilities that enhance customer experiences and meet busines...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading product strategy for software and payment solutions. Drive innovation across financial institutions and retail sectors, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deli...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.