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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$300K - $400K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic growth stage by driving user acquisition, optimizing the onboarding experience, and enhancing retention strategies. Collaborate closely with teams across functions t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $286K *

Join a team that's redefining risk management by building a scalable Risk Decision Platform. Leverage AI/ML to enhance decision-making processes, ensuring real-time accuracy and adaptability in a dyna...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Optimize risk decision-making by defining the vision for a scalable platform that integrates AI/ML, policies, and workflows, enabling real-time, accurate risk evaluations across the seller and item li...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Lead and develop a full-stack engineering team, transforming priorities into actionable results while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation to enhance our CRM platform and dr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project management by leading complex engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer needs while coordinating cross-functional teams and resources effectively...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative aftermarket solutions, ensuring seamless project execution from order to commissioning. Drive customer success while managing multi-million dollar pro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $197K *

Shape the future of consumer experiences by driving product strategy and managing the lifecycle of innovative features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and maximize impac...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product positioning and market strategy, translating technical capabilities into compelling narratives that resonate with engineering leaders and enterprise customers, whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $149K *

Lead the execution of strategic card initiatives, optimizing performance and enhancing member experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive, digitally enabled card programs that me...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $149K *

Champion member satisfaction by leading strategic card program initiatives, optimizing performance, and collaborating across teams to enhance credit and debit card offerings. Drive impactful improveme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $195K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing innovative product strategies, driving global development projects with significant impact. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings and ensure a...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of AI observability by leading product strategy, collaborating across teams, and driving the development of innovative solutions that empower engineers to enhance and optimize AI syst...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in partnership acquisition and growth by managing relationships, optimizing strategies, and driving performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partner activation and achieve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead complex New Product Introduction projects, driving cross-functional teams to achieve project goals in scope, schedule, and quality while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise restaurant technology deployment projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and communication with stakeholders, whi...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $190K *

Empower nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact by leading product strategy and execution for innovative fundraising solutions. Drive growth through deep customer insights, collaborative part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences through innovative design. Lead complex UX projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior designers while driving user...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences through innovative design. Lead comprehensive research, create impactful prototypes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive use...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform product strategy and outcomes by leading a cross-functional team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance user experience and drive business growth across multiple sectors, ensuring alig...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by transforming finance workflows with AI. Collaborate closely with clients to design and implement efficient processes, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced productivity in the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $195K *

Empower finance teams by designing AI-driven workflows that enhance efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate closely with clients to transform manual processes into streamlined solutions, ensuring seamles...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Champion the strategy and execution of complex product initiatives in the Marketplace, influencing cross-functional teams while delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced financial te...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Elevate product strategy and growth for a diverse instrumentation portfolio, driving market success through collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging insights to enhance customer satisf...

Milton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $177K *

Lead and develop a distributed team of Project Coordinators, enhancing operational health and governance across complex automation deployments while driving continuous improvement and collaboration wi...

United StatesRemote

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.