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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$185K - $215K *

Empower your career by leading a diverse team in advancing trapped-ion quantum computing. Drive system design, mentor talent, and enhance development processes while collaborating with technical and p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead engineering projects from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage schedules, budgets, and customer communications while driv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower the enterprise by leading the development of trusted, AI-ready data products that enhance analytics and reporting while ensuring data governance and quality across a crucial portfolio of workf...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$350K - $400K *

Partner with us to drive innovative research into actionable product insights. Act as a pivotal liaison, ensuring alignment among teams to optimize model behavior, and prioritize user needs while main...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect a unified data platform by defining its vision and roadmap. Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to ensure alignment and drive platform adoption while managing data governanc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $158K *

Join us to drive the storeLink ESL roadmap, enhancing retail efficiency through strategic product management and collaboration across teams to deliver innovative digital signage solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical aspects of laser diode products, ensuring quality and performance. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to drive product success and improvements through...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career by leading product management initiatives that drive growth and enhance customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions and execute...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $142K *

Elevate category management by developing strong customer relationships, leveraging insights, and driving sales growth through data analysis and strategic recommendations. Collaborate closely with key...

3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive product development for Private Brands, enhancing sales and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, ensuring quality and profitability while leading...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of legal tech by owning key embedded experiences, enhancing user engagement, and delivering innovative AI-powered tools that lawyers trust and rely on daily. Collaborate across teams...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$208K - $307K *

Elevate your career by leading a team that designs for integrity at scale. Collaborate on fraud prevention, trust, safety, and compliance while impacting millions by bridging the gap between design an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$208K - $307K *

Lead a design team focused on integrating safety and trust across a high-impact platform. Shape the user experience by building systems and tools that address fraud and compliance, while mentoring tea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Drive product innovation by owning a key area end-to-end, collaborating with teams to enhance client experiences and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment...

1 week ago

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

$208K - $307K *

Transform the design landscape across fraud prevention and trust safety. Lead and mentor a team of designers, create robust systems, and drive innovation that enhances user integrity while collaborati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize product strategy to enhance sales, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet user needs while driving continuous...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategize, execute, and refine product offerings, ensu...

3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Champion product innovation by driving strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance customer satisfaction and business value. Leverage insights to deliver quality products that meet...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and drive program development by collaborating with surgical teams and stakeholders to enhance ROSA Brain product utilization, ensuring effective training and support for optimal customer sat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading strategic partnerships that drive growth and product adoption. Collaborate across teams to shape high-impact deals and influence company-wide strategies in a dynamic...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic partnerships that enhance product adoption and growth. Collaborate across teams to execute complex deals, influence product roadmaps, and shape business strategies in a fast-paced, tec...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform strategic partnerships to drive growth and product adoption, leveraging expertise in deal-making and market analysis. Collaborate across teams to influence product roadmaps and execute high...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $155K *

Elevate product development by leading technical execution and integration efforts. Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in lab-based projects, driving innovation wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic product initiatives by leading cross-functional teams through project development and market launch. Utilize Rapid Learning Cycles to identify key decisions and knowledge gaps, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Empower business success by designing impactful learning solutions that enhance skills and drive performance. Collaborate with leaders to identify gaps, develop programs, and foster growth through str...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.