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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$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...

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  •   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...

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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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact capital projects and engineering staff. Drive innovation and efficiency at our manufacturing facility while ensuring compliance with CGMP and ISO standards. Emp...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in pet food and treats! Leverage your expertise in R&D, manage talented professionals, and transform consumer insights into engaging products that enhance the liv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$93K - $124K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing global processes in ocean freight. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and ensure compliance while fostering a c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K - $162K *

Manage end-to-end delivery of embedded vehicle systems, coordinating cross-functional teams to drive innovation in infotainment and control systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of product management by owning a defined subdomain, driving outcomes, and mentoring peers. Collaborate closely with engineering to navigate ambiguity and deliver impactful results in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion product execution and roadmap delivery for Capital Markets, translating strategy into actionable requirements. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and drive me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $300K *

Drive growth by shaping product strategy for Integrated Memory, leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative memory and storage solutions that meet evolving market needs and enhance AI...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $209K *

Drive product strategy and execution for innovative release capabilities, leveraging AI to enhance user experience and streamline processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee development projects, ensuring timely execution and cross-departmental collaboration. Enhance processes while managing resources to drive delivery and innovation acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead and innovate as you manage a distributed engineering team, ensuring the successful delivery of a modern ERP platform that integrates manufacturing operations and data systems, driving technologic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $184K *

Elevate product innovation by leading technical design strategies for fresh pet food, bridging food science and engineering to create scalable, high-quality solutions that set industry standards and d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project delivery from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while collaborating across departments to achieve customer satisfaction and projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the architectural service for the Business Unit by managing the production and accuracy of construction documents, ensuring compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements while coor...

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

$160K - $180K *

Empower teams by owning the end-to-end practice experience, enhancing workflows and onboarding for diverse users. Drive product improvements that ensure quick ROI and seamless integration across multi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Transform the practice experience by owning the app's workflows and user interactions, ensuring seamless onboarding and daily operations for diverse customer types, while driving product improvements...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Empower product innovation by owning the end-to-end experience for practice teams, enhancing workflows, onboarding, and automation to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction across diverse operatio...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead integrated hardware and embedded engineering efforts, ensuring technical excellence across electrical, mechanical, and firmware disciplines. Drive product development while maintaining hands-on i...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Analyze data to drive category growth through strategic insights and collaboration. Leverage shopper understanding and commercial expertise to influence decisions and develop actionable strategies tha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $286K *

Drive the evolution of our internal platforms as a strategic Senior Manager, building and scaling systems that empower a multi-billion dollar advertising business with precision and operational effici...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Join us to lead a high-impact team driving the evolution of internal platforms for a global advertising business. Oversee product management, enhance systems efficiency, and implement strategies for f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$132K - $264K *

Advance your career by leading a top-tier team in developing essential internal platforms for a thriving multi-billion dollar advertising business, ensuring operational efficiency and optimal revenue...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$132K - $264K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing team to enhance internal platforms, streamline operational processes, and optimize financial systems for a complex advertising ecosystem, ensuring precision and effi...

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

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.