Product managers help turn customer needs and business goals into products people value. They set direction, define priorities, and work across teams to guide products from discovery through launch and ongoing improvement. Explore vetted Product Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles that pay $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by company, product, and seniority. Common work includes researching customers and markets, defining product vision and strategy, building and prioritizing roadmaps, writing requirements, and aligning design, engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams. Product managers also track results after launch and use feedback and data to refine what comes next.
Employers often value clear communication, customer empathy, analytical thinking, prioritization, and the ability to make decisions amid uncertainty. Familiarity with product discovery, roadmapping, experimentation, and data analysis can be useful. Some positions also seek experience in a particular industry, business model, or technical environment.
Product managers may specialize in areas such as consumer products, enterprise software, platform products, growth, or data and AI. With experience, they may advance to senior or lead product manager roles, manage product teams, or move into product leadership positions such as Director or Vice President of Product. Titles and advancement paths differ across organizations.
Compare opportunities by product area, responsibilities, company stage, location, and compensation. On Ladders, explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and look for roles that match your experience and career goals. Tailor your résumé to show outcomes you influenced, decisions you made, and how you partnered with teams to deliver product results.
Manager, Cross Category eCommerce, NMO
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Shape the future of eCommerce by leading site merchandising strategies, optimizing customer journeys, and driving conversion rates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experienc...
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Senior Growth Marketing Manager
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Shape the future of growth marketing by developing and executing innovative strategies that drive demand and enhance brand positioning in the legal tech market. Collaborate cross-functionally to optim...
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$100K - $140K *
Champion the proposal process by leading submissions, coordinating resources, and ensuring strategic alignment. Drive improvements in proposal development while fostering collaboration across teams to...
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Transform IT operations by establishing automated, self-service systems while ensuring ISO compliance. As a crucial partner across functions, you'll enhance security protocols, streamline workflows, a...
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$120K - $160K *
Lead the charge in procurement for production and corporate needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a scalable, efficient, and innovative procurement function that meets the demands...
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Senior Manager, Technology Program Management
$135K - $216K *
Drive successful IT program delivery and customer relationships while managing financial performance and team leadership. Engage with stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and ensure high-qual...
2 weeks ago
Technical Product Specialist, BRIX
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of technical customer engagements, troubleshooting software issues, and enhancing product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and inform produ...
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$134K - $230K *
Elevate your career by leading product strategy and execution in risk adjustment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction while driving inno...
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(USA) Manager, Supply Chain Management
$70K - $130K *
Empower operational excellence by managing supply chain challenges, enhancing communication, and driving solutions across distribution and fulfillment networks. Utilize data insights to improve effici...
2 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of performance marketing by pioneering paid media strategies and campaigns. Collaborate with a dynamic marketing team to optimize channel growth, drive pipeline, and elevate brand pre...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Marketing & Enablement Personas
$117K - $185K *
Innovate with a dynamic product marketing team to shape compelling narratives and go-to-market strategies that drive revenue and redefine enablement in the AI era. Collaborate across functions to conn...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, CPG Customer Success
$170K - $179K *
Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team, driving satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer strategies and deliv...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse accounts across North America, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Shape business growth through strategic planning and be...
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$105K - $158K *
Manage the successful delivery of healthcare IT projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliance with standards while driving customer engagement and adoption across acute care environments...
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Manager, Enterprise Implementation - Core
$109K - $165K *
Advance your career by leading a team of Implementation Consultants to enhance enterprise customer engagement, drive successful deployments, and foster a high-performance culture while collaborating c...
3 days ago
Business Development Representative (BDR) Manager - (US)
$100K - $115K *
Grow and lead a high-performing BDR team, driving pipeline success through strategic coaching and data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize sales processes and ensure seamless h...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Data Streaming
$225K - $265K *
Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...
2 days ago
Director of Engineering, Assets & Issuance
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Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate and scale our Assets & Issuance systems. Drive technical strategy, foster a culture of ownership, and ensure reliability while collaborating with cross-func...
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Development Product Owner - Property Pricing & UW Modernization (Mid Level)
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Senior Software Engineer, Payments & Billing
$136K - $160K *
Contribute to innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team, solving customer challenges, and enhancing product functionality through effective coding and testing practices...
1 week ago
Digital Product Manager (AI-Powered Customer Experiences)
$110K - $181K *
Deliver innovative AI-driven insurance solutions by managing product direction, collaborating across teams, and leveraging data to solve complex customer challenges. Drive outcomes from concept to lau...
2 weeks ago
$204K - $330K *
Transform security operations by leading a dynamic Product Security team. Drive risk-based strategies, empower engineering teams, and enhance security posture through automation and collaboration. Sha...
2 weeks ago
Senior Digital Customer Success Campaign Manager
$121K - $146K *
Drive digital customer success initiatives by designing and optimizing targeted journeys throughout the customer lifecycle, enhancing engagement and adoption while collaborating cross-functionally to...
1 week ago
$118K - $212K *
Engage with the CEO to craft compelling narratives and enhance communication strategies. Lead diverse content creation, leveraging AI tools to connect with key audiences and ensure impactful messaging...
3 weeks ago
Principal Product Builder, Data
$205K - $256K *
Transform your career by leading Apollo's data strategy, ensuring the highest quality B2B data for GTM success. Drive product vision, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance customer experiences t...
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What does a Product Manager do?
A Product Manager helps determine what a product should achieve and how teams can deliver it. The role commonly includes understanding customer needs, setting priorities, shaping a roadmap, coordinating cross-functional work, and evaluating product performance.
What qualifications are commonly needed for Product Manager jobs?
Requirements vary. Employers often look for relevant product experience, strong communication and analytical skills, customer-focused judgment, and the ability to work across functions. Some roles require domain expertise or technical knowledge; others value transferable experience.
How much do Product Manager jobs pay?
Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, company size, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.
What is the difference between a Product Manager and a Project Manager?
A Product Manager typically focuses on product direction, customer and business outcomes, and prioritizing what to build. A Project Manager typically focuses on planning and coordinating delivery, timelines, resources, and execution. Responsibilities may overlap depending on the organization.
How can I stand out when applying for Product Manager jobs?
Highlight relevant product outcomes, customer or business impact, prioritization decisions, and cross-functional leadership. Tailor your résumé to the role’s product area and requirements, and use concrete examples to explain how you used research or data to guide decisions.