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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$68K - $115K *

Contribute to product line growth by leveraging market insights and technology. Collaborate across teams to drive new product development, enhance customer experience, and execute strategic plans for...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives, enhancing safety, quality, and operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership to drive transformational change and coach teams...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategies and drive innovation as a senior leader, overseeing product management, aligning with business goals, and maximizing profitability through effective collaboration and stra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $241K *

Deliver strategic outcomes by leading cross-functional teams in executing complex programs. Utilize your technical expertise and communication skills to drive alignment and ensure successful project d...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $174K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance plant performance, manage capital budgets, and drive energy optimization projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $160K *

Seek a strategic Senior Product Manager to drive innovative solutions that empower leading AI labs. Collaborate cross-functionally, transforming ambiguous contexts into actionable roadmaps while maint...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Analyze customer needs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative software solutions that enhance product performance and user experience, driving growth in diverse industries a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape your career by leading integrated marketing campaigns that drive customer engagement and new business growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer adoption and pipeline de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in refrigeration lubricant technologies by leading R&D projects, optimizing formulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving industry standards and custome...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. As a Technical Project Manager, you'll oversee critical project timelines, ensuring high-quality delivery in a fast-paced, cro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $170K *

Drive insight-led strategies and omni-channel plans that foster category growth, enhance customer partnerships, and ensure executional excellence across diverse channels. Collaborate with cross-functi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$149K - $248K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance for the Endoscopy Division, driving new product development and optimizing supplier relationships in a dynamic, hybrid environment...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advancing complex lithium battery projects while strategically guiding product development. This role encompasses project planning, execution, risk management, and team collaboratio...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize manufacturing operations by leading production teams, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate our manufacturing excellence by leading operations and a dynamic team. Drive production efficiency, enhance quality, and foster continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering enterprise-level financial consolidation and reporting solutions using SAP Group Reporting. Drive product strategy and stakeholder engagement to ensure stand...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$82K - $117K *

Unlock potential by driving transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Collaborate across teams to design and implement improved processes, ensuring sustainable gr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive seller growth by shaping strategies that enhance discovery, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to build scalable systems, set metrics, and lead experimentation, ensuring a seaml...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage with us to drive seller growth by owning strategy, metrics, and experimentation. Collaborate across teams to build scalable systems that enhance seller activation and retention, ensuring a seam...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining seller growth by crafting innovative strategies and systems that enhance seller activation and retention, driving long-term success in a dynamic marketplace environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving seller growth by crafting innovative strategies, optimizing user experiences, and collaborating across teams to enhance activation and retention metrics, ensuring sustainabl...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in technology infrastructure deployment, coordinating vendors and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of network refreshes and hardware deployments across multiple client locatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the end-to-end strategy and lifecycle management of global services offerings, ensuring competitive execution and alignment with business objectives to enhance customer value and profitability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $169K *

Drive the AI delivery engine by managing product lifecycles, translating use cases into actionable requirements, and ensuring successful pilot execution to achieve measurable business outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving product innovation through data analysis and market insights. You'll manage product launches, collaborate with design, and oversee overseas manufacturing to ensure quality a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.