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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$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...

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  •   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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving technology initiatives across business systems, applications, and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time, leveraging AI tools to enhance e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading R&D for flatbreads and breakfast products, driving innovation from concept to commercialization while collaborating across functions to ensure quality and operational excel...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of AI-driven solutions to enhance product data quality across a vast catalog, ensuring accurate and trusted information for millions of customers. Drive innovation in engineering...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing product management excellence by leading a skilled group of Product Managers. Drive strategy and execution for embedded computing and server programs, ensuring alignment a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Pioneer complex product strategies as a key technical leader. Oversee client engagements, bridge business goals with technical solutions, and mentor teams to deliver innovative, AI-driven results for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading vehicle packaging innovations. Oversee full-vehicle development, manage engineering efforts, and collaborate across functions to ensure optimal design and...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product development in OTC and supplements, leveraging confectionery science to create innovative, manufacturable products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure success...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading the evolution of software products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable requirements, and driving impactful product roa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that enhance customer experiences. Drive strategy, execution, and talent development while ensuring alignment with bus...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the launch of a new manufacturing site in Mexico, overseeing all phases from readiness to production ramp-up. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success, managing r...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $153K *

Contribute to brand success by managing product life-cycle, driving growth initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams. Collaborate on strategic planning and performance analysis to enhance market...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product strategy and lifecycle management for our mechanical thrombectomy platform. Collaborate across teams to translate clinical insights into actionable product requirements, ensuring our t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$54K - $113K *

Drive the development of innovative insurance products by creating policy forms, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance market competitiveness and support claims resolutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$54K - $113K *

Develop innovative insurance policy forms and endorsements, ensuring compliance and market competitiveness while collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance product offerings and support claim...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$54K - $113K *

Engineer innovative insurance policy forms, ensuring compliance and market competitiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders and support product filings while enhancing team knowledge and participating i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $113K *

Take ownership of developing and revising insurance policy forms, ensuring compliance and market competitiveness while collaborating with internal stakeholders and supporting timely product filings...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Member Experience by defining product strategy, enhancing engagement, and driving retention through data-informed decision-making and cross-functional collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance through innovative technology and AI. As a Digital Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, collaborate across teams, and transform insights into impactf...

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  •   Less than 5 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.