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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$94K - $157K *

Elevate innovation by leading product strategy for integrated video and data solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance surgical visualization and drive market adoption, ensuring alignment with cu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $171K *

Optimize product strategies and drive growth initiatives as a key leader in product management. Leverage market insights and cross-functional collaboration to enhance portfolio performance and deliver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform medical device innovation by designing and developing complex electrical circuits. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to tackle engineering challenges and drive projects from concept...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and optimize client business processes, aligning solutions with industry standards. Collaborate with technical teams to document customizations and facilitate benchmarking studies, ensuring ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Empower client success by analyzing business processes, optimizing solutions, and collaborating with technical teams. Drive product management initiatives and enhance developer experiences through str...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client business processes by analyzing and optimizing solutions, collaborating with technical teams, and conducting in-depth research to ensure alignment with industry standards and best pract...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing client business processes through analysis and collaboration. You'll facilitate benchmarking studies, document system customizations, and support solution im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $215K *

Shape the future of North American inland transportation by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and drive market success in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of embedded systems by leading firmware architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative kitchen product solutions through expert project execution, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards through...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the product vision and strategy for innovative folding carton solutions. Drive cross-functional alignment and deliver impactful customer-centric products throughout the...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a strategic Product Manager role, driving product vision and execution for a dynamic folding carton portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Innovate product strategy and lead cross-functional teams to drive customer-centric solutions within the folding carton market. Shape product vision, execute multi-year roadmaps, and deliver impactful...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $146K *

Join a team that's driving retail growth through innovative loyalty programs. Lead a dynamic group focused on enhancing customer experiences and managing vendor relationships across North and South Am...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $135K *

Lead and develop a dynamic team of BDRs and MDRs, driving pipeline generation and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to refine strategies and ensure metrics discipline while fostering career...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming measurement experiences by integrating retailer data into a unified reporting platform. Collaborate with partners to enhance data flow and deliver actionable insights f...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $172K *

Lead the charge in international expansion by managing complex, cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring alignment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $125K *

Lead the charge in complex manufacturing automation projects, overseeing all phases from concept to production launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure safety, quality...

Milton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead initiatives to enhance production processes and systems, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with product schedules while promoting safety and mentorship within a diverse engineering team to dr...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of catastrophe modeling by leading product strategy, engaging clients, and driving cross-functional initiatives. Own the model lifecycle to ensure industry standards while influencing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop surgical instruments and implants for total shoulder arthroplasty, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating surgical solutions for joint reconstruction. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to design and develop cutting-edge medical devices, ensuring complianc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $159K *

Engage with us to lead Urban Renewal and Land Development projects, guiding them from design to construction. Utilize your expertise to manage client relationships and ensure project success in a hybr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovative land development projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality hom...

2 weeks ago

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

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.