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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$145K - $165K *

Shape the future of media intelligence by leading a dynamic software development team. Drive innovation in building scalable, high-quality applications while collaborating across departments to meet c...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Shape policy strategies for multi-modal GenAI products, ensuring compliance and promoting responsible AI development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges and drive al...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with us to shape the future of AI policy by guiding product teams in developing responsible, compliant multi-modal Gen AI products. Collaborate across functions to create scalable frameworks...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform the future of AI by providing strategic policy guidance for innovative GenAI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and promote responsible AI practices while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower innovation by guiding product policy for multi-modal GenAI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop responsible AI products while navigating complex regulatory landscape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of innovative policies for multi-modal GenAI products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while promoting responsible AI practic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of GenAI by providing strategic policy guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and promoting innovation while navigating a dynamic regulatory landscape...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by providing strategic policy guidance for GenAI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while promoting free expression in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform product policy by providing strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and risk management for innovative GenAI products. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to navi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI policy by guiding product teams in developing compliant, innovative GenAI solutions. Collaborate across functions to create scalable frameworks that balance free expression with...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Optimize the release process for a Developer Experience Platform, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance communication, manage risks, and drive continuous improvemen...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Champion the growth of our Aqueous product portfolio by driving strategy, managing product lifecycles, and collaborating across teams to meet customer needs and market opportunities, ensuring successf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive product innovation by collaborating with vendors to launch and manage new product lines in the global Pet Specialty retail channel, enhancing brand impact and revenue through strategic analysis...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform product policy by providing strategic guidance for GenAI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while fostering innovation in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our People Systems portfolio, focusing on Workday and connected systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, ensure data governance, and drive platform stability...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Optimize the People Systems portfolio, enhancing Workday and integrations to support the employee lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to improve workflows, ensure data governance, and drive platform sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $285K *

Analyze customer needs and drive product strategy for a major domain, overseeing the entire lifecycle from discovery to launch. Collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into actionab...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading product strategy, from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful solutions, driving measurable...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Accelerate your career by owning a major product area, driving strategy from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate customer needs into impactful outcomes for infrastructure oper...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $175K *

Shape the future of access management by leading the development and optimization of identity governance policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions that mee...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $175K *

Champion the development of access controls within our IAM/IGA system, optimizing policies and ensuring secure, scalable access management across enterprise applications while collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize unsecured lending products, driving client outcomes and business performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies, oversee product lifecycles, and ensure...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform product management by developing innovative solutions that enhance growth and profitability. Leverage market insights and collaborate cross-departmentally to drive product competitiveness wh...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Energy solutions by driving growth strategies across battery storage, fuel cells, and electrification. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate market insights into actionable p...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead the strategy and execution of product initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience in fulfillment and delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive data-driven solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.