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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$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...

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  •   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

$180K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining AI product management by driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and delivering impactful solutions for investors and bankers. Collaborate across functions to sha...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $240K *

Join us to define and own the product strategy for Wallets, shaping the future of stablecoin and payment solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive customer adoption and business impact through inno...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $194K *

Manage the development of agentic customization tools, overseeing product surface and technical contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance skill authoring, integration, and security...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $130K *

Analyze user feedback and data to enhance virtual care experiences. Collaborate with engineers and clinical leaders to streamline workflows, ensuring quality and safety in patient interactions while l...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $195K *

Champion growth by leading complex commercial operations projects, driving sales transformation initiatives, and collaborating across global teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and achieve s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead product strategy and execution for mortgage servicing, focusing on collections, loss mitigation, and more. Drive measurable outcomes through a cohesive roadmap, clear specifications, and stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy for mortgage servicing, driving impactful outcomes through collaboration with stakeholders and delivering innovative solutions that meet customer needs in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering a complex AI program, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment between business and engineering. Drive integrated planning, execution, and stakeholder commu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on innovative SaaS and AI solutions. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower market growth by shaping product strategies for North American enterprise customers. Collaborate across teams to translate insights into actionable propositions, ensuring alignment with global...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of market strategies for North American enterprise customers, driving growth through insights and collaboration across teams. Shape product propositions that meet diverse market n...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer market growth as a Senior Product Proposition Manager, driving strategy and customer insights across North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and opt...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality project outcomes while managing a dynamic team. Engage with stakeholders, oversee regulatory processes, and ensure projects are completed on time and within...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $177K *

Champion the seamless delivery of software releases by leading a high-performing team, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and fostering collaboration across engineering and operations fo...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of medical devices by overseeing product complaint evaluations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and driving process improvements in a dynamic R&D environment. Collaborate wi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $124K *

Advance digital product strategies by leveraging customer insights and data-driven decisions to enhance user experiences and drive business value across multiple channels in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $124K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by driving product strategy and optimizing user journeys. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement and deliver innovative solutions that me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $124K *

Elevate digital experiences by leading product strategy and vision. Drive customer-centric solutions, optimize performance, and integrate capabilities across channels to enhance user engagement and bu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $124K *

Champion digital product strategies that enhance user experiences and drive business value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize digital solutions, ensuring alignment with customer need...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.