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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$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

$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

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining the mortgage experience by enhancing borrower and loan officer interactions. Lead product management efforts to streamline applications, improve satisfaction, and drive i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $162K *

Optimize customer fulfillment by collaborating with procurement and demand planning. Drive inventory strategy, manage material claims, and ensure financial metrics align with corporate goals while enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $116K *

Join a team that's driving technology deployment across a multi-family portfolio. You'll manage complex projects, ensuring alignment between vendors and internal teams while delivering innovative prop...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of search by ensuring high-quality evaluation data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model performance and drive strategic decisions on data acquisition, playing a v...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $301K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering programs, ensuring seamless execution from concept to product release. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, meet deadlines, and deliver high-qu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs from concept to delivery. Drive execution excellence, manage schedules, and ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while collaborating with divers...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $279K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering program management. Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery, ensuring excellence in execution and stakeholder alignment wh...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $227K *

Champion growth strategies by collaborating with sales teams to enhance product line management, monitor KPIs, and drive category performance improvements across multiple internal functions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.