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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining product management by building innovative features from concept to launch. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and drive product operations, ensuring seamless deliver...
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Champion innovative food product development by leading R&D initiatives, managing a skilled team, and driving projects from concept to commercialization while ensuring alignment with business goals an...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of product lines, driving strategy and execution to enhance offerings. Collaborate with vendors and sales teams to identify opportunities, analyze market trends, and ensure alignment wi...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative product strategies and drive market growth through effective management of vendor relationships and detailed marketing initiatives, leveraging your expertise in the computer hardwa...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Engineer - Project Manager
$120K - $145K *
Transform project management by leading execution and delivery, ensuring alignment with PMP best practices while fostering client relationships and driving continuous improvement in public sector proj...
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Engineering Project Manager (IST, North Reading, MA)
$111K - $224K *
Drive complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to market. Lead global teams in developing automation solutions for high-tech products. Cultivate stakeholder collaboration and ensu...
Reposted 3 days ago
Engineering Project Manager (IST, North Reading, MA)
$111K - $224K *
Oversee complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to commercialization. Lead global teams, drive project execution, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions while manag...
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$147K - $190K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of benefits management for small businesses by driving innovative solutions and enhancing user experiences through collaborative product development and strategic...
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Sr. Project Manager, Innovation
$170K - $180K *
Join us to elevate innovation project management by enhancing our stage gate processes, driving alignment across functions, and improving decision-making in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your lea...
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Product Manager, Growth Strategy
$140K - $150K *
Analyze and optimize customer journeys from signup to paid conversion, leveraging data insights to drive growth strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance product decisions and influence market p...
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Performance Development Manager - Automotive F&I
$90K - $110K *
Unlock your potential by enhancing dealership performance through targeted training and development initiatives. Focus on improving product sales while fostering strong relationships with dealership p...
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Corporate Development Associate
$90K - $130K *
Manage MGT's corporate development pipeline, building financial models and producing strategic analyses to drive decision-making and shape business outcomes in a fast-paced environment...
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Implementation Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing end-to-end ProShop ERP implementations for machine shop clients. Ensure successful adoption through effective project management, client relationship building, and hands-on...
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Mechanical Engineer - Food team (New Product Development)
$80K - $95K *
Champion innovative conveyor technologies by leading new product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer needs into successful products that enhance food safety and...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Project Manager (CTD, North Reading, MA)
$139K - $223K *
Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative product solutions through effective project management, negotiation, and communication. Drive successful outcomes in a co...
Reposted 3 days ago
Engineering Project Manager (CTD, North Reading, MA)
$139K - $223K *
Champion innovative project management practices across multi-site teams to deliver high-impact prototypes and products. Drive project success through strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder co...
Reposted 3 days ago
Engineering Project Manager (CTD, North Reading, MA)
$139K - $223K *
Drive innovative project outcomes by leading multi-site, cross-functional teams in delivering prototypes and products, while managing complexities in planning, execution, and stakeholder relations to...
Reposted 3 days ago
Engineering Project Manager (CTD, North Reading, MA)
$139K - $223K *
Elevate project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative prototypes and product developments leveraging diverse methodologies and state-of-the-art project management tools...
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Manager, Packaging Performance & Automation
$116K - $182K *
Champion packaging operational excellence by driving process optimization, equipment reliability, and automation initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance metrics and ensure c...
6 days ago
Manager, Product Operations & UX
$135K - $202K *
Drive product operations excellence by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing AI integration, and optimizing UX design to ensure a seamless product development lifecycle that empowers rapid, high-q...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
$140K - $155K *
Drive the mechanical design team to innovate and enhance material handling equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance while managing projects from concept to execution and fostering a cul...
2 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
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Empower your career by leading a dynamic mechanical design team in developing innovative material handling solutions. Drive technical excellence and ensure compliance while managing projects from conc...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Business Development - Canada
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on generating new business and building relationships with owner-operators across North America. Drive pipeline growth and collaborate with teams to delive...
5 days ago
Commercial Development Manager
$95K - $115K *
Transform customer engagement as a key business partner driving growth and strategy. Lead initiatives that enhance product offerings, analyze market performance, and foster collaboration across teams...
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$280K - $300K *
Engage with developers to drive product vision and roadmap for a core platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions, optimize user experience, and scale services while foste...
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What does a Product Development Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
With experience, Product Development Managers may move into senior product management, product portfolio leadership, or broader executive and business leadership positions.