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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$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading complex product initiatives across technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring measurable out...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives for embedded products, enhancing customer engagement and driving market strategies through collaboration with sales and partners, while managing product lifecycle and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading machine learning and simulation efforts to enhance manufacturing accuracy. Drive product management, user research, and technical direction to optimize path planning and sp...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $125K *

Drive product strategy and outcomes in a senior role, focusing on educational equity and data-driven impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction, prioritize initiatives...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $110K *

Take ownership of project execution from initiation to closure, ensuring financial success and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams, manage client expectations, control project scope, and communica...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $160K *

Transform project delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams in structural evaluations and rehabilitation design. Oversee inspections, assessments, and design compliance while ensuring effective comm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $160K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in structural evaluations and rehabilitation design, ensuring project alignment and quality. Manage schedules, budgets, and client communications to deliver safe, practica...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $260K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies that drive enterprise-wide impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, influence executive priorities, and deliver exceptional cu...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative product development by prototyping and shipping solutions that enhance user experience. Collaborate closely with customers to understand their needs and drive impactful outcomes th...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the charge in managing multi-million dollar digital initiatives, bridging stakeholders and technical teams to translate business vision into actionable product roadmaps. Leverage enterprise proj...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in empowering associates to enhance member experiences through strategic thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic retail environment...

Reposted yesterday

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

$70K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading teams to enhance member experiences, drive strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation in a dynamic retail environment...

Reposted yesterday

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

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering associates and enhancing member experiences. Lead with a focus on culture, collaboration, and strategic thinking while driving continuous improvement in a fa...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$280K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of developer tools by owning product vision, driving innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance user ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of an enterprise AI platform, integrating advanced technologies and enhancing business applications. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions...

North York, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Transform the AI landscape by leading product strategy and roadmap development for an enterprise AI platform. Collaborate across teams to integrate advanced technologies, enhance business applications...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive engineering project success by planning, executing, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with customer needs and corporate s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Contribute to our dynamic team by managing purchasing and inventory control. You'll ensure timely material flow for production and new products, while fostering vendor relationships and optimizing pro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the ETF Clearing business, driving strategy, product innovation, and client engagement while ensuring operational excellence and risk management. Collaborate across teams to enhance service deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Champion the future of ETF Clearing by leading product strategy, enhancing client engagement, and driving operational excellence. Leverage your expertise to innovate and ensure market resiliency while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Join us in leading the ETF Clearing business, driving strategy, product innovation, and operational excellence. You'll oversee product management, enhance client engagement, and ensure market resilien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $166K *

Innovate robust electronic hardware designs for closure subsystems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and seamless integration across vehicle architectures. Collaborate with suppliers and in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading medium-scale projects, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, and fostering team development while ensuring project success through strong com...

Reposted today

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of education by owning content strategy for assessments. Collaborate with experts and district leaders to enhance quality and drive adoption, leveraging insights to inform product dir...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative product marketing strategies and go-to-market initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance consumer engagement and product adoption for a global a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.