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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in financial management for a dynamic aerospace firm, overseeing month-end close, cost accounting, and compliance with government contracts while driving process improvements and suppo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform product development by leading cross-functional teams to meet technical targets, ensuring timely execution of engineering activities, and driving product maturity throughout the lifecycle...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower cross-functional engineering teams to achieve product development goals, ensuring timely execution of technical activities, product maturity, and successful releases throughout the product lif...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize customer solutions and product strategy for electronic sensors. Collaborate with teams globally while driving sales activities and competitive proposals. Foster strong relationships with clie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $230K *

Champion the development of a user-friendly agent runtime platform, enabling non-engineers to create and manage automations seamlessly. Collaborate with engineering to ensure robust evaluations and go...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end customer experience across hardware and software. Collaborate with leadership to enhance product quality, prioritize improvements, and ensure successful launc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Shape the future of digital products by collaborating with stakeholders to define, develop, and deliver innovative solutions. Drive product strategy, oversee development stages, and leverage data insi...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving product vision and execution for digital channels. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and leverage data insights to enhance user experience and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading Continuous Improvement and PMO initiatives to drive operational excellence and strategic growth across manufacturing operations, delivering measurable results in cost savin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive product innovation by leading integrations and eligibility solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance health plan connectivity and deliver measurable outcomes. Your expertise will shape scal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Champion new commercial opportunities by managing a diverse portfolio of products. Assess market needs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives from discovery to launch, ensuring alig...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. Oversee a high-performing team focused on technical excellence, collaboration...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Champion project excellence by leading a dynamic team, driving performance, and ensuring successful execution of strategic initiatives while fostering cross-functional collaboration and enhancing cust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion user-centric design by developing intuitive product experiences that eliminate confusion and enhance clarity. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive product direction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Help us shape exceptional product experiences by leading UX clarity initiatives. Drive user-centric design, eliminate confusion, and collaborate with teams to ensure seamless product flows that empowe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Contribute to product excellence by crafting intuitive user experiences that eliminate confusion and enhance usability. Collaborate with leadership and teams to define product direction and ensure sea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower product innovation by crafting intuitive user experiences that eliminate confusion. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to define product direction, ensuring clarity and sim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $254K *

Drive transformative product solutions by harnessing client insights and market trends to elevate investor outcomes, while leading cross-functional teams and fostering innovative strategies in the wea...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative products by assessing customer needs and inspiring cross-functional teams. Drive business value, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead strategic...

2 weeks ago

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

$128K - $192K *

Transform packaging innovation by leading complex engineering initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance and business growth. Collaborate across teams as a senior packaging expert, driving sol...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$141K - $200K *

Accelerate product development by designing and validating test programs to boost yield, performance, and reliability for cutting-edge technology in collaboration with key stakeholders and teams...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Oversee product line management by developing strategies, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and nurturing key supplier relationships to enhance overall business growth and performance...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$186K - $233K *

Join a team that's redefining the automotive shopping experience. Lead engineers in building innovative consumer applications, driving technical direction, and fostering collaboration across disciplin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion the execution of a comprehensive Small Business deposit product strategy to deliver market-leading solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product alignment with customer acquis...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in defining product marketing strategy, shaping category narratives, and driving impactful messaging across channels. Collaborate with teams to position the company effectively as it s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.