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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$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by driving innovative packaging solutions from concept to commercialization. Collaborate across functions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming fund administration by developing automated systems that enhance data extraction and processing, collaborating across departments to establish a robust roadmap for a ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Transform how fund administration data flows in a senior Product Manager role, guiding automation and enhancing operational efficiencies in a collaborative tech environment. Lead cross-functional team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $230K *

Lead the enhancement of Edge & AI product operations by aligning strategies, improving practices, and driving evidence-based decisions across teams. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure coh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower brand integrity by leading adaptive design across diverse products. Ensure master design intent is preserved while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team focused on delivering top-notch digital banking experiences. This role seeks an experienced product leader to drive innovation and customer satisfaction by leveraging data and cros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $224K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex projects across global regions, ensuring seamless integration and communication while applying best practices in project management to drive customer success and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead product strategy and execution in the building materials sector, driving innovation and performance across retail or wholesale channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you own the product line life cycle, driving innovation and delivering user-friendly solutions that create significant value. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower AI-driven software delivery by leading cross-functional teams to enhance execution, speed, and governance. Spearhead innovative solutions for improving complex project management and delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming software delivery through AI and automation. Lead cross-functional initiatives, enhancing quality and speed while driving governance across engineering projects for suc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $270K *

Drive end-to-end program execution for new product development, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely delivery. Manage budgets, risks, and quality compliance while leading teams to achieve mi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to budgets and timelines. Collaborate with teams to drive projects from inception to completion, maintainin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in soft ripened cheese development! Lead cross-functional projects, mentor junior team members, and leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality products while meeting business obj...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in developing innovative products, ensuring high quality and timely delivery while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in engineering practice...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $242K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $128K *

Join us to lead product strategy and development, driving innovation and performance in healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business needs with customer expectations and ensu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $181K *

Champion impactful technical product strategies, driving customer and business outcomes by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to prioritize solutions, enhance platform performance, and ensure sea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $195K *

Join us to lead enterprise learning and capability development initiatives, partnering with HR and business leaders to enhance workforce performance and foster a culture of continuous learning and gro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading medium-scale projects, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, manage budgets, and foster team development while ensuring alignment with organiza...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $130K *

Lead and execute multiple medium-scale projects by collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, manage budgets, and foster team development while ensuring alignment with organizatio...

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

$140K - $190K *

Lead a global team in executing new product development strategies, managing portfolios, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions that meet market demands and enhance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the end-to-end SAP release management process, coordinating across teams to ensure seamless execution and deployment. Drive improvements in governance and communication while managing complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of AI-native video creation by managing a team of Product Managers, driving product direction, and collaborating across teams to transform innovative capabilities into reliable user ex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.